922 KAR 1:320E. Service appeals

      Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Adoption assistance" means a payment under:

      (a) KRS 199.555(2) and 922 KAR 1:050, State-funded adoption assistance; or

      (b) KRS 199.557 and 922 KAR 1:060, Federal Title IV-E adoption assistance.

      (2) "Adult" is defined by KRS 209.020(4) or 209A.020(4).

      (3) "Caretaker relative" means a relative:

      (a) With whom a child is, or will be, placed by the cabinet; and

      (b) Who is seeking to qualify as a kinship caregiver in accordance with 922 KAR 1:130, Kinship Care Program.

      (4) "Case permanency plan" is defined by KRS 620.020(1) and described in KRS 620.230 for a child placed outside the home.

      (5) "Case plan" means a plan described in 922 KAR 1:430, Child Protective Services In-home Case Planning and Service Delivery, for a child who remains in the home.

      (6) "Case planning conference" means a meeting in which a case plan or a case permanency plan is developed or modified in accordance with KRS 620.180(2)(a)1.

      (7)["Child care assistance" means subsidy benefits as described by 922 KAR 2:160, Child Care Assistance Program.

      (8)] "Child welfare services" means benefits or services on behalf of a child meeting a purpose of 42 U.S.C. 601(a)(1), 621(1)-(4), 629, 670, or 1397.

      (8)[(9)] "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services or designee.

      (9)[(10)] "Contract agency" means a business or organization that offers child welfare, adult, or domestic violence protective[, or child care] services to the public through a contract or agreement with the cabinet.

      (10)[(11)] "General adult services" means a voluntary preventative service in accordance with 922 KAR 5:090, General adult services.

      (11)[(12)] "Good cause" means justification for failure to carry forward with a legal obligation related to an appeal in accordance with Section 6(7) of this administrative regulation.

      (12)[(13)] "Kinship caregiver" means a qualified caretaker relative of a child with whom the child is placed by the cabinet as an alternative to foster care in accordance with 922 KAR 1:130, Kinship Care Program.

      (13)[(14)] "Parent" is defined by[:

      (a)] KRS 600.020(44) and 42 U.S.C. 675(2) for child welfare benefits and services[; or

      (b) 45 C.F.R. 98.2 for child care assistance].

      (14)[(15)] "Protective services" is defined by KRS 209.020(5) or 209A.020(5).

      [(16) "Registered child care provider" means a caregiver registered under 922 KAR 2:180, Requirements for registered child care providers in the Child Care Assistance Program.

      (17) "Resource home" means a home in which an individual has been approved by the cabinet in accordance with 922 KAR 1:350, Family preparation, to:

      (a) Provide foster care services for a child placed by the cabinet;

      (b) Adopt a child:

      1. Whose parents' parental rights have been terminated; and

      2. Who is under the custodial control of the cabinet; or

      (c) Provide respite service for a family approved to care for a child under the custodial control of the cabinet.]

 

      Section 2. Right to Appeal. (1) A parent may request review of the following through an administrative hearing:

      (a) Denial, reduction, modification, suspension, or termination of child welfare services provided by the cabinet;

      (b) Closure of a child protective services case in accordance with:

      1. 922 KAR 1:330, Section 11[(3)]; or

      2. 922 KAR 1:430, Section 4(4)[(b)]; or

      (c) Failure by the cabinet to:

      1. Respond with reasonable promptness to a request for child welfare services provided by the cabinet;

      2. Complete a case plan, or case permanency plan;

      3. Provide or refer for services as specified in the case plan or case permanency plan; or

      4. Meet the mandated time frames for child protective services specified in 922 KAR 1:330.

      (2) A foster[resource home] parent approved by the department in accordance with 922 KAR 1:350 or an adoptive parent may request review of the following through an administrative hearing:

      (a) Failure by the cabinet to:

      1. Process reimbursement to the[a resource] home with reasonable promptness;

      2. Provide information required by KRS 605.090(1)(b) and (6);

      3. Advise an adoptive parent of the availability of adoption assistance in accordance with 922 KAR 1:050, State funded adoption assistance, or 922 KAR 1:060, Federal Title IV-E adoption assistance; or

      4. Provide an adoptive parent with known relevant facts regarding the:

      a. Child;

      b. Child’s background prior to finalization of the adoption; and

      c. Child's biological family;

      (b) Determination of ineligibility for adoption assistance upon execution of an adoptive placement agreement under 922 KAR 1:050, State funded adoption assistance, or 922 KAR 1:060, Federal Title IV-E adoption assistance;

      (c) Denial of a request for a change in payment level due to a change in circumstances of an adoptive parent or child when the adoption assistance agreement is renewed under 922 KAR 1:050, State funded adoption assistance, or 922 KAR 1:060, Federal Title IV-E adoption assistance; or

      (d) Closure of a foster or adoptive[resource] home under 922 KAR 1:350, Family preparation, unless a provision of Section 3(1)(f), (g), (h), or (i) of this administrative regulation applies.

      (3) An approved and available adoptive parent outside the jurisdiction with responsibility for handling the case of an adoptive child may request an administrative hearing for the cabinet’s denial or delay in placement of the child for adoption pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 671(a)(23).

      (4)(a) A kinship caregiver may request an administrative hearing pursuant to 922 KAR 1:130, Section 19.

      (b) Pursuant to 922 KAR 1:130, Section 19(2), a kinship caregiver who is dissatisfied with an action or inaction on the part of the cabinet relating to financial assistance under the Kinship Care Program may request an administrative hearing under the provisions of 921 KAR 2:055, Hearings and appeals.

      (5) An applicant determined by the cabinet to be ineligible for a tuition waiver may request an administrative hearing pursuant to 922 KAR 1:450, Section 3.

      (6) An applicant determined by the cabinet to be ineligible for an educational and training voucher may request an administrative hearing pursuant to 922 KAR 1:500, Section 5.

      (7) An adult may request review of the following through an administrative hearing:

      (a) The cabinet’s denial of general adult services or protective services to an adult identified as a victim of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; or

      (b) Failure by the cabinet to respond with reasonable promptness to a request for:

      1. General adult services; or

      2. Protective services for an adult.

      (8)[An applicant for child care assistance or the parent of a child receiving assistance may request an administrative hearing for the denial, reduction, suspension, or termination of benefits pursuant to 922 KAR 2:160, Section 18.

      (9) An applicant for child care registration or a registered child care provider may request an administrative hearing in accordance with 922 KAR 2:180, Section 9.

      (10)] An individual aggrieved by an action of the cabinet may request an administrative hearing for a matter by which a Kentucky Revised Statute or 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and[through] 5 expressly permits the appeal of a cabinet action or alleged act.

      (9)[(11)] A parent or an adult aggrieved by an action of the cabinet may request review of the following through an administrative hearing:

      (a) A cabinet denial, reduction, suspension, or termination of services or federally-funded benefits, payments, or financial assistance to which an individual may be entitled under 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and[through] 5; or

      (b) A cabinet failure to act with reasonable promptness to a request for a federally-funded benefit, payment, or financial assistance to which an individual may be entitled under 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and[through] 5.

 

      Section 3. Matters Not Appealable through an Administrative Hearing. (1) The following shall not be subject to review through an administrative hearing:

      (a) A matter in which a court:

      1. Has previously made a judicial determination or issued an order on the same issue being appealed; or

      2. Is currently engaged in legal proceedings regarding the same issue being appealed;

      (b) A final administrative decision made by the cabinet or cabinet’s designee as a result of a previous appeal on the same issue;

      (c) An appeal that has been abandoned by an appellant who failed to demonstrate good cause for failure to go forward;

      (d) Failure to submit a written request for appeal within the time frame established by Section 6(4)(b) of this administrative regulation;

      (e) A decision to deny:

      1. Approval of an individual seeking to provide foster or adoptive services or respite care in accordance with 922 KAR 1:350 or 922 KAR 1:310; or

      2. A caretaker relative approval as a kinship caregiver if the:

      a. Caretaker relative fails to meet the provisions of 922 KAR 1:130, Section 5; or

      b. Child is ineligible in accordance with 922 KAR 1:130, Section 9;

      (f) Removal of a foster child from a foster or adoptive home or respite care provider[resource home] if the foster or adoptive[resource] home parent, respite care provider, or another individual residing in the home has been found by the cabinet to have abused, neglected, or exploited a child and the:

      1. Foster or adoptive[Resource] home parent, respite care provider, or other individual waived the right to appeal the substantiated incident; or

      2. Substantiated incident was upheld after:

      a. An administrative hearing; or

      b. Judicial review;

      (g) Removal of a child from a foster[resource] home for the purpose of:

      1. Achieving a permanency goal described by 922 KAR 1:140, Foster care and adoption permanency services; or

      2. Uniting or reuniting the child with a sibling at the next placement;

      (h) Closure of a foster or adoptive[resource] home if the cabinet has not placed a child in the home within the previous two (2) years;

      (i) Closure of a foster or adoptive[resource] home according to the terms of the contract between the cabinet and the foster or adoptive[resource] home;

      (j) A situation where state or federal law requires adjustment of a payment or grant, except if a payment or grant computation is incorrect;

      (k) The per diem rate of reimbursement paid to a foster[resource] home parent[who provides foster care services]; or

      (l) Decision to not recommend a foster[resource] home parent in accordance with 922 KAR 1:350, Section 6(9)[9(12)] for enrollment in specialized training as a medically complex foster parent[an emergency shelter, medically fragile, specialized medically fragile,] or care plus foster parent[resource home].

      (2) A complaint of discrimination may be filed with the cabinet’s Office of Human Resource Management in accordance with 920 KAR 1:090.

 

      Section 4. Service Complaints. (1) If a matter is not subject to review through an administrative hearing, a parent, caretaker relative, kinship caregiver, foster or adoptive parent approved by the department in accordance with 922 KAR 1:350, or an adult may:

      (a) Attempt to resolve the issue by submitting a written complaint to the service region administrator or designee within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the cabinet action or alleged act; or

      (b) Contact the cabinet's Office of the Ombudsman if the matter was not previously reviewed:

      1. By that office; or

      2. Pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection.

      (2)(a) The service region administrator, administrator's designee, or the cabinet's Office of the Ombudsman shall provide a written response to the complainant within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a written complaint not subject to review through an administrative hearing.

      (b) The service region administrator[commissioner] or the ombudsman may grant an extension to the response timeframe given in paragraph (a) of this subsection if:

      1. Extenuating circumstances prolong the review of the complaint; and

      2. Notice of the extension is provided to the complainant.

      (3)(a) A parent, caretaker relative, kinship caregiver, foster or adoptive parent approved by the department in accordance with 922 KAR 1:350, or an adult dissatisfied with a written response rendered by the service region administrator, administrator's designee, or the Office of the Ombudsman may request that the commissioner review the complaint and the written response.

      (b) A request for review shall be submitted in writing to the commissioner within ten (10) days of receipt of the written response provided in accordance with subsection (2) of this section.

      (c) Upon completion of the review, the commissioner shall render a written determination regarding the complaint within thirty (30) days unless:

      1. Extenuating circumstances prolong the review of the complaint; and

      2. The commissioner notifies the complainant of the need for an extension to the timeframe specified in this paragraph.

      (d) The department shall abide by the commissioner’s written determination.

      (4) The department shall compile data regarding service complaints to:

      (a) Fulfill federal and state reporting requirements; and

      (b) Use for program development and evaluation.

 

      Section 5. Appeal of a Child Abuse or Neglect Investigative Finding. An individual who has been found by the cabinet to have abused or neglected a child may appeal the cabinet’s finding through an administrative hearing in accordance with 922 KAR 1:480, Appeal of child abuse and neglect investigative findings.

 

      Section 6. Request for Appeal. (1) The cabinet shall provide a copy of the[:

      (a)] DPP-154, Protection and Permanency Service Appeal Request, to an individual:

      (a)[1.] At each case planning conference;

      (b)[2.] Upon denial, reduction, modification, suspension, or termination by the cabinet of:

      1.[a.] Child welfare services provided by the cabinet;

      2.[b.] General adult services or protective services, if notification does not present a risk of harm to the victim;

      3.[c.] Adoption assistance; or

      4.[d.] Other federally-funded program benefit described in 922 KAR Chapter 1, 3, or 5; or

      (c)[3.] Upon determination that a student is not eligible for a tuition waiver or education and training voucher[; or

      (b) DCC-88, Child Care Service Appeal Request, to an individual:

      1. Upon the denial, reduction, or termination of child care assistance;

      2. In accordance with 922 KAR 2:180, Requirements for registered child care providers in the Child Care Assistance Program, for a:

      a. Withdrawal or denial of child care registration application, not at the request of the applicant; or

      b. Revocation or closure of a registered child care provider, not at the request of the provider;

      3. Upon a reduction or revocation of a child care provider's STARS level in accordance with:

      a. 922 KAR 2:170, STARS for KIDS NOW Program Type I licensed child-care centers; or

      b. 922 KAR 2:210, STARS for KIDS NOW Program for Type II licensed and certified family child-care homes; or

      4. Upon a revocation of a trainer's credential in accordance with 922 KAR 2:240, Kentucky Early Care and Education Trainer's Credential and training approval].

      (2) At least ten (10) days prior to the denial, reduction, modification, suspension, or termination of a benefit or services specified in Title 922 KAR Chapter 1, 3, or 5, the cabinet shall hand-deliver or mail a[:

      (a)] DPP-154A, Protection and Permanency Notice of Intended Action[;

      (b) DCC-108, Notice of Adverse Action for Child Care Providers and Early Care and Education Professionals; or

      (c) Notice in accordance with 922 KAR 2:160, Section 12(6)].

      (3) The cabinet may take emergency action under KRS 13B.125.

      (4) A request for appeal shall:

      (a) Be written by the appellant, with the assistance of the cabinet or contract agency if the appellant is unable to comply without assistance;

      (b) Be submitted to the cabinet no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date:

      1. That the notice provided in accordance with subsection (2) of this section was issued; or

      2. Of the occurrence of the disputed action;

      (c) Describe the:

      1. Cabinet action in dispute; or

      2. Alleged act;

      (d) Specify:

      1. The reason the appellant disputes the cabinet’s action;

      2. Name of each cabinet staff person involved with the disputed action, if known; and

      3. Date of the cabinet action or alleged act in dispute; and

      (e) Include the notice provided in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, if available.

      (5)(a) Upon receipt of a written request for appeal, the cabinet shall determine whether the matter is subject to review through an administrative hearing.

      (b) If the matter is not subject to review, the cabinet shall inform the individual in writing that the:

      1. Matter is not appealable; and

      2. Resolution of the matter may be pursued through the service complaint process described in Section 4 or 10 of this administrative regulation.

      (6) If the cabinet receives a written request for appeal within ten (10) calendar days from the date the notice provided in accordance with subsection (2) of this section was issued or date of the disputed action and the matter is appealable, the cabinet shall continue to provide federally-funded assistance in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 205.10(a)(6) pending the outcome of the appeal.

      (7) The cabinet shall not dismiss a request for appeal if an appellant demonstrates good cause. Justification may include:

      (a) An appellant's inability to comprehend the cabinet's written statement describing appeal rights; or

      (b) A cabinet-sanctioned determination that the appellant or the appellant's legal representative is not at fault for failure to:

      1. Submit a written request for appeal; or

      2. Participate in a proceeding related to an administrative hearing.

 

      Section 7. Administrative Hearing. Each administrative hearing conducted by the cabinet or designee shall comply with KRS Chapter 13B.

 

      Section 8. Recommended Order. (1) A copy of the recommended order shall be sent simultaneously to:

      (a) Each party to the administrative hearing;

      (b) The commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services; and

      (c) The secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or designee.

      (2) If a party to a hearing disagrees with the recommended order, the party may file a written exception as provided in KRS 13B.110(4) with the secretary, which shall:

      (a) Be filed within fifteen (15) days of the date the recommended order was mailed;

      (b) Be based on facts and evidence presented at the hearing;

      (c) Not refer to evidence that was not introduced at the hearing; and

      (d) Be sent to each other party involved in the hearing.

 

      Section 9. Final Order. (1) The secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or designee shall issue a final order in accordance with KRS 13B.120.

      (2)(a) Unless waived by an appellant, final administrative action shall be taken within ninety (90) days from the date of the request for an administrative hearing as required by 45 C.F.R. 205.10.

      (b) If the appellant waives the ninety (90) day requirement specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the hearing officer shall notify all parties to the hearing when final administrative action will be taken.

      (3) An aggrieved party may petition for judicial review in accordance with:

      (a) KRS 13B.140 to 13B.160; or

      (b) KRS 23A.010.

 

      Section 10. Contract Agencies. (1) A contract agency shall offer a complaint process consistent with:

      (a) Section 4 of this administrative regulation; or

      (b) Provisions of the contract or agreement between the contract agency and the cabinet, if the provisions are different from Section 4 of this administrative regulation.

      (2)(a) An individual dissatisfied with a final written response rendered by a contract agency regarding a complaint may request that the commissioner review the complaint and the contract agency’s written response.

      (b) A request for review shall be submitted to the commissioner within ten (10) days of the contract agency’s written response.

      (c) Upon completion of the review, the commissioner shall render a written determination regarding the complaint within thirty (30) days unless:

      1. Extenuating circumstances prolong the review of the complaint; and

      2. The commissioner notifies the client of the need for an extension to the timeframe specified in this subparagraph.

      (d) The contract agency shall abide by the commissioner’s written determination.

 

      Section 11. Incorporation by Reference. (1) The following material is incorporated by reference:

      (a)["DCC-88, Child Care Service Appeal Request", 11/09;

      (b) "DCC-108, Notice of Adverse Action for Child Care Providers and Early Care and Education Professionals", 11/09;

      (c)] "DPP-154, Protection and Permanency Service Appeal Request", 11/09; and

      (b)[(d)] "DPP-154A, Protection and Permanency Notice of Intended Action", 11/09.

      (2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40621, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

ADRIA JOHNSON, Commissioner

VICKIE YATES BROWN GLISSON, Secretary

      APPROVED BY AGENCY: February 15, 2016

      FILED WITH LRC: February 26, 2016 at 4 p.m.

      CONTACT PERSON: Tricia Orme, Office of Legal Services, 275 East Main Street 5 W-B, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone [phone], fax [phone], email [e-mail].

 

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT

 

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Caywood

      (1) Provide a brief summary of:

      (a) What this administrative regulation does: This administrative regulation establishes the procedures related to service appeals and complaints for benefits and services under Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5.

      (b) The necessity of this administrative regulation: This administrative regulation is necessary to provide service appeal and complaint procedures for benefits and services governed by Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5.

      (c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: This administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by establishing service complaint and due process in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B and 45 C.F.R. 205.10.

      (d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: This administrative regulation assists in the effective administration of the statutes through its establishment of service appeal and complaint processes for benefits and services permitted by Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5.

      (2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:

      (a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation: The amendment to this existing administrative regulation removes benefits and services permitted by Title 922 KAR Chapter 2, Day Care. In addition, other technical corrections and updates have been made to ensure alignment with administrative regulations in Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5 and compliance with KRS Chapter 13A.

      (b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation: New service appeal and complaint processes for child care programs governed by Title 922 KAR Chapter 2 have been proposed in other administrative regulations. The change has been necessitated by new business processes and technological supports to be deployed by this department in effort to improve agency efficiencies and qualified customers’ access to benefits and services.

      (c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: The amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by delineating service appeal and complaint processes for benefits and services outlined in Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5.

      (d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: The amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes by distinguishing and clarifying service appeal and complaint processes for protection and permanency programs found in Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5.

      (3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation: Individuals receiving child welfare or adult services are entities impacted by this administrative regulation, which governs service appeals and complaints for Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2015, the Department for Community Based Services investigated nearly 59,078 reports of child maltreatment, 34,694 reports involving a vulnerable adult, and served approximately 7,700 children per month in foster care.

      (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:

      (a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment: Regulated entities will not be required to take any new or additional action as a result of this amendment.

      (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3): Regulated entities will not be subject to any new or additional costs as a result of this amendment.

      (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3): Regulated entities will have service complaint and appeal processes for protection and permanency programs (Title 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and 5) clearly outlined and distinguished from child care benefits and services (Title 922 KAR Chapter 2).

      (5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:

(a) Initially: The administrative body will realize no new or additional costs to implement this administrative regulation. The regulatory amendment is organizational and technical in nature.

      (b) On a continuing basis: The administrative body will realize no new or additional ongoing costs as a result of this administrative regulation.

      (6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation: The Social Services Block Grant and Title IV-E (of the Social Security Act) funds are federal funds that support the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation. State General Funds are also utilized.

      (7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment: The amendment to this administrative regulation does not require an increase in fees or funding.

      (8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees: This administrative regulation does not establish any fees or directly or indirectly increase any fees.

      (9) TIERING: Is tiering applied? Tiering is not applied, as this administrative regulation is applied in a like manner statewide.

 

FEDERAL MANDATE ANALYSIS COMPARISON

 

      1. Federal statute or regulation constituting the federal mandate. 45 C.F.R. 205.100, 1355.21(b), 1355.30(p), 42 U.S.C. 601(a)(1), 621(1)-(4), 629, 670, 671(a)(23), 673, 675, 1397

      2. State compliance standards. KRS Chapter 13B, 194A.010(2), 194A.050(1)

      3. Minimum or uniform standards contained in the federal mandate. 45 C.F.R. 205.100, 1355.21(b), 1355.30(p), 42 U.S.C. 601(a)(1), 621(1)-(4), 629, 670, 671(a)(23), 673, 675, 1397

      4. Will this administrative regulation impose stricter requirements, or additional or different responsibilities or requirements, than those required by the federal mandate? This administrative regulation does not impose stricter requirement, or additional, or different requirements or responsibilities, than those required by the federal mandate.

      5. Justification for the imposition of the stricter standard, additional, or different responsibilities or requirements. This administrative regulation does not impose stricter requirement, or additional, or different requirements or responsibilities, than those required by the federal mandate.

 

FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

      1. What units, parts or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation? The Cabinet for Health and Family Services will be impacted by this administrative regulation.

      2. Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation. KRS Chapter 13B, 194A.010(2), 194A.050(1), 45 C.F.R. 205.100, 1355.21(b), 1355.30(p), 42 U.S.C. 601(a)(1), 621(1)-(4), 629, 670, 671(a)(23), 673, 675, 1397

      3. Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.

      (a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year? This administrative regulation will generate no new revenues for the first year.

      (b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years? This administrative regulation will generate no new revenues for the subsequent years.

      (c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year? This administrative regulation will generate no new or additional costs in the first year.

      (d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years? This administrative regulation will generate no new or additional costs in subsequent years.

      Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.

      Revenues (+/-):

      Expenditures (+/-):

      Other Explanation:

Notation

      This emergency administrative regulation is necessary in accordance with KRS 13A.190(1)(a)1 and 2 to conform to new technology and business operations of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Without the amendment, the state would risk noncompliance with federal funding mandates potentially leading to corrective action or a loss of funding. In addition, the amendment ensures that parents, child care providers, and early care and education professionals have their service appeal and complaint rights clearly delineated to avoid potentially jeopardizing the welfare of children subject to their care or service provision. An ordinary administrative regulation would not allow the agency sufficient time to implement measures to conform to the new CCAP eligibility and enrollment system and business operations. This emergency administrative regulation will be replaced by an ordinary administrative regulation. The ordinary administrative regulation is identical to this emergency administrative regulation.

MATTHEW G. BEVIN, Governor

VICKIE YATES BROWN GLISSON, Secretary

      RELATES TO: KRS Chapter 13B, 23A.010, 194A.005, 194A.030(11), 199.555(2), 199.557, 209.020(4), (5), 209A.020(4), (5), 600.020(44), 605.090(1)(b), (6), 620.020(1), 620.180(2)(a)1, 620.230, 45 C.F.R.[Part 98,] 205.10, 1355.21(b), 1355.30(p), 42 U.S.C. 601(a)(1), 621(1)-(4), 629, 670, 671(a)(23), 673, 675, 1397[, 9858-9858q]

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 13B.170, 194A.010(2), 194A.050(1)

      EFFECTIVE: February 26, 2016

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 194A.010(2) designates the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as the primary state agency responsible for leadership in protecting and promoting the well-being of Kentuckians through the delivery of quality human services. KRS 194A.050(1) requires the Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement programs mandated by federal law or to qualify for the receipt of federal funds, including 45 C.F.R. 205.10, made applicable to titles IV-B and IV-E programs by references in 45 C.F.R. 1355.21(b) and 1355.30(p). This administrative regulation establishes procedures related to appeals and complaints for benefits and services under 922 KAR Chapters 1, 3, and[through] 5 effective April 1, 2016.