Utah Admin. Code R398-15-5 - Criteria for Awarding a Grant

(1) Providers shall submit a funding request to the advisory committee on a standard request for application form which will be developed and authorized by the advisory committee and made available by the department.

(2) An individual may apply for a grant from the program by submitting an application to a qualified provider.

(3) The department shall transmit a grant awarded on behalf of an applicant to a qualified provider designated by the applicant.

(4) The advisory committee shall consider the availability of funds in the Adult Autism Treatment Account before awarding a grant.

(5) The department shall create a file for the qualified individual that shall include:

(a) the application;

(b) related medical and service documentation;

(c) correspondence from the qualified provider, qualified individual, and the department;

(d) report on the evaluation of benefits and outcomes for individuals receiving services from the qualified provider;

(e) the approved grant and supporting documentation; and

(f) the file and documentation will be stored securely for 10 years after the completion of the grant and then be destroyed.

(6) The advisory committee may review and determine if the qualified provider is ineligible to receive funds when:

(a) the qualified provider's approved services are found to be inactive for two years;

(b) the qualified provider is no longer providing evidence-based treatments;

(c) the department has made three documented attempts to contact the responsible party or recipient to discuss inactivity without response;

(d) there is a violation of the terms of the executed grant; or

(e) the qualified individual is no longer a Utah resident.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R398-15-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-05, effective 2/10/2021