(1) It is suggested that the applicant contact the health planning program before completing and submitting the necessary information. If an early contact is made, the applicant will be made aware of what will be required in specific cases before a formal application is completed and submitted.

(2) The applicant must send a cover letter, containing the information included in the original letter of intent with any pertinent revisions, to the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division, 2401 Colonial Drive, P.O. Box 202953, Helena, MT 59620-2953. The cover letter must accompany the original and each of the six copies of the information required by ARM 37.106.134.