BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the repeal of ARM 37.78.1001, 37.78.1002, 37.78.1005, 37.78.1006, 37.78.1010, 37.78.1011, 37.78.1012, 37.78.1013, and 37.78.1014 pertaining to the Families Achieving Independence in Montana (FAIM) rules

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On June 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., the Department of Public Health and Human Services will hold a public hearing via remote conferencing to consider the proposed repeal of the above-stated rules. Interested parties may access the remote conferencing platform in the following ways: 

            (a) Join Zoom Meeting at: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/82729472453?pwd=RzZxOFltWDRHSUU0YytlR1c0WEpCQT09, meeting ID:  827 2947 2453, password 161509; or

            (b) Dial by telephone +1 646 558 8656, meeting ID: 827 2947 2453, password 161509.  Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kILp5SPYm.

 

2. The Department of Public Health and Human Services will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Public Health and Human Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2022, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Kassie Thompson, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Legal Affairs, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, Montana, 59604-4210; telephone (406) 444-6863; fax (406) 444-9744; or e-mail dphhslegal@mt.gov.

 

3. The department proposes to repeal the following rules:

 

37.78.1001 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: PURPOSE

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, MCA

 

            37.78.1002 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: DEFINITIONS

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, MCA

 

            37.78.1005 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFIT AMOUNT

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, MCA

 

            37.78.1006 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: REPORTING AND VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, MCA

 

            37.78.1010 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCE

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, MCA

 

            37.78.1011 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: RESOURCES

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, 53-2-904, MCA

 

            37.78.1012 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: DEPENDENT CARE DEDUCTION

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, MCA

 

            37.78.1013 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: UNEARNED INCOME EXCLUSIONS

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, 53-2-904, MCA

 

            37.78.1014 FAIM FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: EMPLOYMENT-RELATED PAYMENTS

 

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-2-901, MCA

IMP: 53-2-901, MCA

 

4. STATEMENT OF REASONABLE NECESSITY

 

The department proposes repealing these rules relating to FAIM. The Families Achieving Independence in Montana (FAIM) project was a demonstration project that ended in 2004. Removing rules specific to FAIM will reduce unneeded regulations.

 

Fiscal Impact

 

There is no fiscal impact anticipated.

 

            5. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to: Kassie Thompson, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Legal Affairs, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, Montana, 59604-4210; fax (406) 444-9744; or e-mail dphhslegal@mt.gov, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., June 24, 2022.

 

6. The Office of Legal Affairs, Department of Public Health and Human Services, has been designated to preside over and conduct this hearing.

 

7. The department maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this agency.  Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request that includes the name, e-mail, and mailing address of the person to receive notices and specifies for which program the person wishes to receive notices. Notices will be sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to the contact person in 5 above or may be made by completing a request form at any rules hearing held by the department.

 

8. The bill sponsor contact requirements of 2-4-302, MCA do not apply.

 

9. With regard to the requirements of 2-4-111, MCA, the department has determined that the repeal of the above-referenced rules will not significantly and directly impact small businesses.

 

 

/s/ Heidi Sanders                                         /s/ Adam Meier                                            

Heidi Sanders                                               Adam Meier, Director

Rule Reviewer                                              Public Health and Human Services

 

 

Certified to the Secretary of State May 17, 2022.