Calendar of Events/Hearing Notices
CALENDAR
June 2009
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Townsend Building, Dover, Delaware.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
PUBLIC NOTICE
Reimbursement Methodology for Medicaid Services
In compliance with the State's Administrative Procedures Act (APA - Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code), with 42 CFR §447.205, and under the authority of Title 31 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 5, Section 512, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) / Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) is amending the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan to revise the reimbursement methodology for certain Medicaid services.
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, Planning & Policy Development Unit, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 or by fax to (302) 255-4454 by June 30, 2009.
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
DSSM Food Supplement Program
Utility Expenses; Liquid Resources and Loans; Continuing Shelter Charges; Household Size; and, Verification Subsequent to Initial Certification
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 Food Supplement Program policies in the Division of Social Services Manual (DSSM) regarding Utility Expenses; Liquid Resources and Loans; Continuing Shelter Charges; Household Size; and, Verification Subsequent to Initial Certification.
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, 1901 North DuPont Highway, P.O. Box 906, New Castle, Delaware 19720-0906 or by fax to (302) 255-4425 by June 30, 2009.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
1501 Medicare Supplement Insurance Minimum Standards
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER KAREN WELDIN STEWART, CIR-ML hereby gives notice of intent to adopt amendments to proposed Department of Insurance Regulation 1501 relating to Medicare Supplement Insurance Minimum Standards. The docket number for this proposed amendment is 1120.
The purpose of the proposed amendment to regulation 1501 is to update the existing regulation with respect to federal statutory law. The text of the proposed amendment is reproduced in the June 2009 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations. The text can also be viewed at the Delaware Insurance Commissioner's website at: http://www.delawareinsurance.gov/departments/documents/ProposedRegs/ProposedRegs.shtml.
The Department of Insurance does not plan to hold a public hearing on the proposed changes. Any person can file written comments, suggestions, briefs, compilations of data or other materials concerning the proposed amendments. Any written submission in response to this notice and relevant to the proposed changes must be received by the Department of Insurance no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday July 6, 2009, and should be addressed to Mitch Crane, Esquire, Delaware Department of Insurance, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE 19904, or sent by fax to 302.739.2021 or email to mitch.crane@state.de.us.
department of state
Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Medical Practice
Statutory Authority: 24 Delaware Code, Section 1713(a)(12) (24 Del.C. §1713(a)(12))
24 DE Admin. Code 1700
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware Board of Medical Practice (“the Board”) has proposed changes to its rules and regulations regarding the supervision of physician assistants. The proposal amends regulation 16.0 as permitted by 24 Del.C. §1771(e) and (i) by creating a new subsection 16.2 that enables the Board of Medical Practice to increase the number of physician assistants that may be supervised by one supervising physician upon written application and a finding by the Board of good cause. The existing subsection 16.2 has been renumbered to 16.3.
A public hearing will be held on July 21, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware where members of the public can offer comments. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Delaware Board of Medical Practice, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Cannon Building, Suite 203, Dover DE 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing.
The Board will consider promulgating the proposed regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.
Public Service Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Delaware General Assembly has enacted legislation granting the Delaware Public Service Commission ("Commission") the authority to make and enforce rules required by the federal Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended (49 U.S.C. Chapter 601), to qualify for federal certification of a state pipeline safety compliance program relating to the regulation of intrastate gas pipeline transportation. The new legislation is found at 26 Del.C. § 821.
In order to comply with the new legislation, on or about October 7, 2008, the Commission promulgated regulations, containing twelve sections, intended to govern the safety of the gas transmission and distribution systems, which are subject to the Commission's jurisdiction (the “Proposed Regulations”). The Proposed Regulations and a notice regarding the Proposed Regulations were published in the Delaware Register of Regulations, Vol. 12, Issue 5, pp. 655-60 (11/1/08).
Following publication of the Proposed Regulations, the Commission Staff and certain interested parties have made various substantive revisions to the Proposed Regulations. Accordingly, the Commission entered PSC Order No. 7559, requiring that the revised Proposed Regulations be re-published for public comment. The Commission hereby solicits written comments, suggestions, compilations of data, briefs, or other written materials concerning the revised Proposed Regulations. Ten (10) copies of such materials shall be filed with the Commission at its office located at 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Cannon Building, Suite 100, Dover, Delaware, 19904. All such materials shall be filed with the Commission on or before June 8, 2009.
The revised Proposed Regulations and the materials submitted in connection therewith will be available for public inspection and copying at the Commission's Dover office during normal business hours. The fee for copying is $0.25 per page. The regulations may also be reviewed, by appointment, at the office of the Division of the Public Advocate located at the Carvel State Office Building, 4th Floor, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
Any individual with disabilities who wishes to participate in these proceedings should contact the Commission to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such review or participation. Such contact may be in person, by writing, by telephone, or otherwise. The Commission's toll-free telephone number (in Delaware) is (800) 282-8574. Any person with questions may also contact the Commission Staff at (302) 736-7500 (Text Telephone also). Inquiries can also be sent by Internet e-mail to karen.nickerson@state.de.us.
