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Statutes & Regulations
The following are legislation, statutes and regulations for the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.
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Legislation
- Act 160 - An Act Relating to the Coordination, Financing and Distribution of Long-Term Care Services (H.782)
This law requires Vermont’s Agency of Human Services (AHS) to improve the state’s independent living options for vulnerable elders and younger people with physical disabilities. This law went into effect May 8, 1996.
- The Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996 Amended Booklet
The Vermont Legislature enacted a new law about services for people with developmental disabilities during its 1996 session. The law went into effect July 1, 1996. This booklet summarizes the key points; a copy of the complete statute is available online from the legislative website.
- State of Vermont Welfare Assistance Manual - Children's Personal Care Services Medicaid Section
This document shows the legislative citation from the particular section of the State of Vermont Welfare Assistance Manual that refers to Children's Personal Care Services.
- Older Americans Act
The Older Americans Act was originally signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965 (PDF). In addition to creating the Administration on Aging, it authorized grants to States for community planning and services programs, as well as for research, demonstration and training projects in the field of aging. Later amendments to the Act added grants to Area Agencies on Aging for local needs identification, planning, and funding of services, including but not limited to nutrition programs in the community as well as for those who are homebound. The Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 was signed into law on November 13, 2000.
Statutes
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Developmental Disabilities Act
The Vermont Statutes Online, Title 18: Health, Chapter 204A: Developmental Disabilities Act
- Act 248, Title 18: Health, Chapter 206: Care for Mentally Retarded persons.
The Vermont Statutes Online. Vermont’s civil commitment law for people with mental retardation.
Regulations
- Attendant Services Program Regulations
Regulations for Policy to foster the development of services to assist older persons and persons with disabilities to live independently.
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Administrative Rules on Agency Designation (Effective June 1, 2003)
These administrative rules governing the selection of designated agencies outline the requirements an agency must meet in order to be designated (or re-designated), the responsibilities of agencies that are designated, and the process for designation, re-designation and de-designation.
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Assisted Living Residence Licensing Regulations (March 2003)
Assisted Living Residence Licensing Regulations are to be used in conjunction with the Residential Care Home Licensing Regulations, all of which are designed to protect the welfare and rights of residents and to ensure that residents receive quality care.
- Choices for Care 1115 Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver Regulations (October 2005)
Vermont statutory regulations governing the process for providing Vermonters with equal access to long-term care through either nursing facility, home-based or enhanced residential care services consistent with their choice.
- Licensing Regulations for Homes for the
Terminally Ill (October 2001)
These regulations are designed to foster personal independence on the part of residents and to ensure a home-like environment for people who are terminally ill.
- Nursing Home Regulations (December 2001)
Licensing and Operating Rules for Nursing Homes: It is the purpose of these rules to implement state and federal laws governing the licensing, operation, and standard of care in nursing homes located in the State of Vermont.
- Residential Care Home Regulations (October 2000)
The residential care home regulations are designed to foster personal independence on the part of residents and a home-like environment in the homes.
- Regulations for the Designation and Operation of Home Health Agencies (July 2007)
These document contains the rules to implement State law governing the designation, re-designation, and designation revocation of, and the establishment of minimum program standards for home health agencies.
- Regulations Implementing the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996 (July 2007)
A copy of the actual regulations implementing the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996. They include definition of developmental disability, criteria for being a "recipient"; certification; application, assessment and notification; periodic review; recipients who are able to pay; special care procedures; complaint procedures and training.
