DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Public Health
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
These proposed regulations, "Regulations Governing Public Drinking Water Systems," will replace by revision the current "Regulations Governing Public Drinking Water Systems," previously adopted May 14, 1971 and most recently amended July 10, 2003.
The Office of Drinking Water, under the Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed revisions to the “State of Delaware Regulations Governing Public Drinking Water Systems.” The public hearing will be held on July 26, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in room 107, University of Delaware Paradee Center, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, Delaware.
Copies of the proposed regulations are available for review by calling the following location:
Office of Drinking Water
Blue Hen Corporate Center, Suite 203
655 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: (302) 741-8630
Anyone wishing to present his or her oral comments at this hearing should contact Mr. David Walton at (302) 744-4700 by July 25, 2005. Anyone wishing to submit written comments as a supplement to or in lieu of oral testimony should submit such comments by July 31, 2005 to:
David Walton, Hearing Officer
Division of Public Health
PO Box 637
Dover, DE 19903
Fax 302-739-6659
Division of Social Services
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Food Stamp Program
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 107, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Social Services is proposing to amend the policy of the Food Stamp Program in the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) as it relates to income exclusions.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed new regulations must submit same to Sharon L. Summers, Policy & Program Development Unit, Division of Social Services, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by July 31, 2005.
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
Division of Social Services
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Long Term Care Program
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code) and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 512, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Social Services is proposing to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan and the rules in the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) regarding the Long Term Care Program. The proposal reduces the minimum community spouse resource allowance to the federal standard.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed new regulations must submit same to Sharon L. Summers, Policy & Program Development Unit, Division of Social Services, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by July 31, 2005.
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
Division of Social Services
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Pharmaceutical Services Program
Delaware Health and Social Services (“Department”) / Division of Social Services initiated proceedings to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan with respect to the Pharmaceutical Services Program: 1) to implement a prior authorization process with a preferred drug list (PDL); 2) to revise the prescription quantity and duration provisions; and, 3) to seek supplemental drug rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Department’s proceedings to amend its regulations were initiated pursuant to 29 Delaware Code Section 10114 and its authority as prescribed by 31 Delaware Code Section 512.
The agency published this state plan amendment as a notification in the April register. As a result of the changes recommended by the CMS, the originally published plan has changed significantly. The agency is publishing the revised state plan as emergency order APA 05-35, effective 4/1/05 and also as proposed regulation, APA 05-35a, in order to solicit public comment prior to establishing a final order.
Any person who wishes to make written suggestions, compilations of data, testimony, briefs or other written materials concerning the proposed new regulations must submit same to Sharon L. Summers, Policy & Program Development Unit, Division of Social Services, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 by July 31, 2005.
The action concerning the determination of whether to adopt the proposed regulation will be based upon the results of Department and Division staff analysis and the consideration of the comments and written materials filed by other interested persons.
9 DE Reg. 155 (7/1/05)