1601. APPLICATION PROCESS

1601 APPLICATION PROCESS 1601.1 Respite care shall be requested at least thirty (30) days in advance of any anticipated need for respite care services. 1601.2 A primary caregiver of a mentally retarded person who is a citizen of the District of Columbia may make application for respite services. 1601.3 Each applicant seeking respite care shall make application on forms obtained from the Administration and shall provide any additional information requested including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Eligibility; (b) Appropriateness or need for respite care; (c) Type and level of care required; and (d) Length of stay. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 3319, 3321 (May 22, 1987).