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DC Code § 4-204.54 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter IV - Medicaid Program Administration|Part C - Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund|§ 4-204.54. Purposes of the Fund

The Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) Ensuring adequate resources are available to support District-wide Medicaid costs and revenue shortfalls; (1A) Ensuring adequate resources are available to support District-wide Medicare costs and revenue shortfalls; (1B) Ensuring adequate resources are available to support District-wide Foster Care and Adoption Assistance costs and revenue shortfalls; (2) Ensuring adequate resources are available to support District-wide Special Education costs and revenue shortfalls; (3) Supporting Medicaid, Medicare, and Foster Care and Adoption Assistance reform activities designed to establish cost-effective, agency-based Medicaid, Medicare, and Foster Care and Adoption Assistance operations; and (4) Optimizing Medicaid, Medicare, Foster Care and Adoption Assistance and other third-party revenues.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 1554, 49 DCR 6968; Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 1503(c), 50 DCR 5668.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-204.53 and § 4-204.55. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-39, in the introductory language, substituted “The Fund shall be used for the following purposes:” for “The purposes of the Fund shall include:”; added pars. (1A) and (1B); in par. (3), substituted “Medicaid, Medicare, and Foster Care and Adoption Assistance” for “Medicaid” in two places; and in par. (4), substituted “Medicaid, Medicare, Foster Care and Adoption Assistance” for “Medicaid”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1503(c) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-105, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5613). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1503(c) of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5142 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5142 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
DC Code § 4-204.56 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter IV - Medicaid Program Administration|Part C - Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund|§ 4-204.56. Annual report

The Mayor shall report annually to the Council on the revenues and activities of the Fund.  (Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-190, § 1556, 49 DCR 6968.)
DC Code § 4-204.61 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter IV - Medicaid Program Administration|Part D - Nursing Facilities Medicaid Reimbursement|§ 4-204.61. Definitions

For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Case mix reimbursement methodology” means a prospective Medicaid payment rate system for nursing facilities that includes: (A) A point-of-sale prescription system; (B) A resident classification system based on resident acuity and needs; and (C) The following 3 peer groupings for rate purposes: (i) All freestanding nursing facilities, except those owned by the District of Columbia; (ii) All hospital-based nursing facilities; and (iii) All nursing facilities owned by the District of Columbia. (2) “Medicaid” means the medical assistance programs authorized by title XIX of the Social Security Act, approved July 30, 1965 (79 Stat. 343; 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.), and by § 1-307.02, and administered by the Department of Health. (3) “Nursing facility” means a health care facility as defined in § 44-501(a)(3), but does not include a health care facility operated by the federal government.  (Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 5211, 51 DCR 8441; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 19, 53 DCR 6794.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-191, in par. (3), validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5211 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5211 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
DC Code § 4-204.62 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter IV - Medicaid Program Administration|Part D - Nursing Facilities Medicaid Reimbursement|§ 4-204.62. Medicaid reimbursement system for nursing facilities

(a) The Department of Health shall develop and implement a case mix reimbursement methodology for nursing facilities. The case mix reimbursement methodology shall be effective no earlier than April 1, 2005. (b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement this section.  (Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 5212, 51 DCR 8441.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 47-1269. Cross References Child support enforcement, “dependent child” and “public assistance” defined, see § 46-201. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5212 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5212 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
DC Code § 4-754.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part A - Application of Subchapter|§ 4-754.01. Application

(a) The provisions in this subchapter shall apply to: (1) Each program within the Continuum of Care offered by the District of Columbia or by a provider receiving funding for the program from either the District of Columbia or the federal government, if such funds are administered, whether by grant, contract, or other means, by the Department of Human Services or its designee; and (2) Clients of programs covered under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (b) In multi-program agencies, the provisions in this subchapter shall only apply to those programs that meet the criteria in subsection (a) of this section and clients of those programs. (c) This section shall not be construed to expand or limit the requirements of any other provision of this chapter.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 3, 52 DCR 8113; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(c), 54 DCR 1097; July 29, 2016, D.C. Law 21-141, 63 DCR 8453.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-751.01, § 4-754.31, and § 4-754.52. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-296, made a technical correction that required no change in the text. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of Mayor's use of funds for replacements of homeless shelters, see § 2 of Homeless Shelter Replacement Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-227, Jan. 10, 2018, 0 DCR 0).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of Mayor's use of funds for replacements of homeless shelters, see § 2 of Homeless Shelter Replacement Temporary Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-73, Mar. 28, 2018, 65 DCR 1370).  Editor's Notes  For amendment to section 3(a)(1) of the the Homeless Shelter Replacement Act of 2016 (D.C. Law 21-141), see section 2 of D.C. Law 22-167.  Sections 2 and 3 of D.C. Law 21-141 authorized the Mayor to use designated funds, appropriated for the purpose of developing replacement shelter facilities for the DC General Family Shelter and for the apartments used for temporary shelter at 1433 and 1435 Spring Road, N.W., to acquire specified parcels of land, including through the use of eminent domain, and to construct 7 new facilities, in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, to provide temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness.
DC Code § 4-754.12a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part B - Client Rights and Responsibilities|§ 4-754.12a. Additional rights for clients in permanent housing programs

Clients residing in permanent housing provided through a permanent housing program shall have the right to: (1) Receive visitors in their own housing unit or, if applicable, in the common area designated for such purposes, in accordance with their lease or occupancy agreement; (2) Leave and return to their own housing unit at will, in accordance with their lease or occupancy agreement; (3) Be free from inspections by any person acting on behalf of a provider or by a District agency administering this chapter, except: (A) As required as a condition of program participation, but in any case, not more than once per year; or (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, when, in the opinion of the provider, person acting on behalf of the provider, or District agency, there is reasonable cause to believe that the client is in possession of a substance or object that poses an imminent threat to the health and safety of the client or any other person in the client's housing unit, and such reasonable cause is documented in the client's record; (4) Reasonable advance notice of any inspection, except in the circumstances described in paragraph (3)(B) of this section; (5) Be present or have another adult authorized by the client be present at the time of any inspection, except in the circumstances described in paragraph (3)(B) of this section; (6) Be free from drug and alcohol testing, except when the client consents to testing as part of the client's service plan or case management plan; (7) Not be responsible for the provider's portion of the housing subsidy while the client is in the permanent housing program; (8) Conduct their own financial affairs, subject to the reasonable requirements of Program Rules established pursuant to § 4-754.32 or to a service plan pursuant to § 4-754.11(a)(12); and (9) A housing inspection conducted in accordance with the provider's program inspection requirements before moving into a housing unit, with a copy of the inspection report retained in the client's case file.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 10a; as added Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(q), 65 DCR 331.)
DC Code § 4-754.21a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part C - Provider Standards|§ 4-754.21a. Training standards for all providers

All service provider employees, including intake workers, shall be trained in trauma-informed care, civil rights and other legal compliance, conflict resolution, and cultural competence, including, with regard to the LGBTQ population, the following: (1) Vocabulary and best practices for data collection, privacy, storage, and use; (2) Current social science research and common risk factors for LGBTQ youth; (3) Information about the coming out process and its impact on LGBTQ youth; (4) Best practices for supporting LGBTQ youth in shelter, housing, and supportive services; (5) Suicide awareness and prevention; and (6) Legal requirements for providers for homeless youth.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 12a; as added May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 2(h), 61 DCR 1873; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(s), 65 DCR 331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-756.02. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added this section.
DC Code § 4-754.22 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part C - Provider Standards|§ 4-754.22. Additional standards for providers of severe weather shelter

In addition to the standards in § 4-754.21, providers of severe weather shelter shall provide: (1) When severe weather conditions continue overnight, a clean bed with clean linens, pad, and blanket for each bed; (2) Basic needs, such as food and clothing and other supportive services, or information about where to obtain such basic needs and supportive services; (3) 24-hour, properly functioning toilet facilities; (4) Cool water, available via water cooler, fountain, or other means; and (5) Properly functioning heating and cooling systems during the appropriate seasons.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 13, 52 DCR 8113.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.23, § 4-754.24, and § 4-754.25.
DC Code § 4-754.23 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part C - Provider Standards|§ 4-754.23. Additional standards for providers of low barrier shelter

In addition to the requirements in §§ 4-754.21 and 4-754.22, providers of low barrier shelter shall provide: (1) Case management services with an appropriately trained, qualified, and supervised case manager, which shall include the development of a service plan; (2) Hot shower facilities; and (3) Personal hygiene supplies.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 14, 52 DCR 8113.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.24 and § 4-754.25.
DC Code § 4-754.24 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part C - Provider Standards|§ 4-754.24. Additional standards for providers of temporary shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs

In addition to the requirements in §§ 4-754.21, 4-754.22, and 4-754.23, providers of temporary shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs shall provide: (1) Assessment by an appropriately trained, qualified, and supervised case manager in order to identify each client’s service needs; (2) Direct provision of, or referral to, appropriate supportive services to enable the client to fulfill the goals and requirements in the client’s service plan; (3) Mail and phone services, or procedures for handling mail and phone messages, that enable the client to receive mail and messages without identifying the client as residing in temporary shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing program facility when all of the units are in one location; (4) Private, secure space for the temporary storage of personal belongings; (5) Access to laundry facilities in the immediate vicinity of the temporary shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing program facility when all of the units are in one location; (6) Reasonable access to phones during reasonable hours and during emergencies; (7) The opportunity to establish a voluntary savings or escrow account; and (8) In temporary shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs for families, access to immediate indoor or outdoor areas equipped with basic facilities for exercise and play for use by minor children.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 15, 52 DCR 8113; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(t), 65 DCR 331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.25.
DC Code § 4-754.25 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part C - Provider Standards|§ 4-754.25. Additional standards for providers of transitional housing

In addition to the requirements of §§ 4-754.21, 4-754.22, 4-754.23, and 4-754.24, all providers of transitional housing shall provide: (1) Follow-up supportive services, for a minimum of 6 months, for clients who have transferred to permanent housing from their program, unless the client is receiving such supportive services from another provider; (2) An apartment-style or group home housing accommodation; and (3) Access to private space and personal time.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 16, 52 DCR 8113.)
DC Code § 4-754.25a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part C - Provider Standards|§ 4-754.25a. Additional standards for providers of shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing programs for LGBTQ homeless youth

Providers of shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing programs for LGBTQ homeless youth shall implement research-based family acceptance interventions that are designed to educate families on the impact of rejection towards their LGBTQ children and negative outcomes for LGBTQ youth associated with rejection, including depression, suicidal behavior, drug use, and unprotected sex. Family acceptance interventions may include individual and family sessions, assessment tools, and resources for families that promote acceptance by parents and positive well-being and development of LGBTQ youth.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 16a; as added May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 2(i), 61 DCR 1873; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(u), 65 DCR 331.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added this section.
DC Code § 4-754.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.31. Monitoring and inspections of services

(a) The Mayor shall monitor and evaluate the services delivered by all programs covered by § 4-754.01. (b) The Mayor shall inspect the premises of all providers operating programs covered by § 4-754.01. Except for inspections of shelters monitored by the Office of Shelter Monitoring pursuant to § 4-754.52, inspections shall be conducted: (1) At least once during each calendar year; (2) Whenever the Mayor has reason to believe that a provider is not in compliance with the applicable standards established in this chapter or with other requirements or agreements; and (3) In a reasonable manner and during the regular hours of operation of the provider. (c) During any inspection conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the provider shall make available for examination any records or other materials related to the delivery of its services, including records relating to clients and to internal complaints, in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of § 4-754.11(7). (d) The Mayor shall not delegate the responsibilities of this section to any agency or entity that serves as a provider of services covered by § 4-754.01.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 17, 52 DCR 8113; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(h), 54 DCR 1097.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-753.02. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-296, in subsec. (b), in the introductory paragraph, substituted “Except for inspections of shelters monitored by the Office of Shelter Monitoring pursuant to § 4-754.52, inspections shall be conducted” for “Inspections shall be conducted”.
DC Code § 4-754.34 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.34. Transfer of clients

(a) A provider may transfer a client to another provider to ensure the client receives the most appropriate services available within the Continuum of Care whenever: (1) The client consents to the transfer; (2) The provider identifies and secures for the client a placement with another provider that more appropriately meets the client’s medical, mental health, behavioral, or rehabilitative service needs in accordance with the client’s service plan; (2A) The client is no longer eligible to receive services from the provider's program, as determined in accordance with § 4-753.02(b-1); or (3) The client is a non-LGBTQ-identified youth occupying a bed established pursuant to § 4-755.01(c)(1) and an LGBTQ-identified homeless youth has presented a need for shelter. (b)(1) In addition to the circumstances under which a client may be transferred as described in subsection (a) of this section, a provider may transfer a client when: (A) A client fails or refuses to comply with the provider's Program Rules and the client responsibilities listed in § 4-754.13, or engages in any of the behaviors listed in § 4-754.36(a)(2); provided, that: (i) The client has received proper notice of the Program Rules, client responsibilities, and prohibited behaviors, as required by § 4-754.33; and (ii) The provider has made a good-faith effort to enable the client to comply with the Program Rules so that the client is able to continue receiving services without a transfer; or (B) A provider is unable to continue operating a program due to loss of funding or loss of control of the facility for circumstances beyond the control of the Department. (2) A transfer pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection shall be to a program with a vacancy that best meets the client's medical, mental health, behavioral, or rehabilitative service needs in accordance with the client's service plans, the District's centralized or coordinated assessment system protocol, and the procedures in this section. (c) Transfers of clients under this section can be made through direct arrangements with other providers within the Continuum of Care or through coordination with the central intake center established pursuant to § 4-753.02(c)(1). Such efforts shall be documented by the provider in the client’s records.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 20, 52 DCR 8113; May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 2(j), 61 DCR 1873; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(w), 65 DCR 331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.11, § 4-754.32, § 4-754.35, § 4-754.36, § 4-754.37, and § 4-755.01. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added (a)(3) and made related changes.
DC Code § 4-754.35 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families|Part D - Provider Requirements|§ 4-754.35. Suspension of services

(a) If a client fails or refuses to comply with the provider’s Program Rules and the client responsibilities listed in § 4-754.13, or engages in any of the behaviors listed in § 4-754.36(2), the provider may suspend services to the client for an appropriate period of time in light of the severity of the act or acts leading to the suspension, but in no case for any period longer then 30 days. The suspension may be implemented only when: (1) The client has received proper notice of the Program Rules, client responsibilities, and prohibited behaviors, as required by § 4-754.33; and (2) The provider has made a good-faith effort to enable the client to comply with the Program Rules so that the client is able to continue receiving services without suspension. (b) Prior to suspension of services, the provider shall make a reasonable effort, given the severity of the situation, to transfer the client to another provider within the Continuum of Care, in accordance with § 4-754.34. (c) A provider may not suspend adult individuals or adult family members in a manner that results in minor children or dependent adults being left unattended in a temporary shelter, transitional housing unit, or permanent housing program unit.  (Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 21, 52 DCR 8113; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(x), 65 DCR 331.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-754.36.