Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1240 - Human Services
Title 1240 of the Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee contains the comprehensive rules of the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS). This title encompasses the regulations governing a wide array of programs and services aimed at assisting the state's most vulnerable citizens.
Here's a breakdown of the key divisions and areas covered under Title 1240:
1240-01: Family Assistance Division: This is a very extensive division covering programs like:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps): Rules related to eligibility, income standards, deductions, application processes, benefits, and reporting requirements.
Families First (TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families): Regulations for cash assistance, work requirements, and related support services.
Medicaid Coverage (related to Family Assistance).
Other family support programs.
1240-02: Child Support Services Division: Rules governing the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support orders, including child support guidelines.
1240-03: Medical Services Division: This division covers specific medical services administered by DHS. Note that much of Tennessee's Medicaid (TennCare) regulations are found under Title 1200 - Health, Environment, and Conservation (specifically under the Bureau of TennCare, 1200-13).
1240-04: Standards for Regulated Institutions: This critical division sets the licensing standards and procedures for various institutions that provide care, particularly:
Child Care Agencies: Includes rules for family child care homes, group child care homes, child care centers, and drop-in child care centers. These rules cover health, safety, staffing, programming, and facility requirements.
Adult Day Services Standards.
1240-05: Administrative Procedures Division: This division outlines the rules for the internal administrative operations of the DHS, including:
Fair Hearings and Appeals: Procedures for individuals to appeal decisions made by the Department regarding their eligibility for benefits or services. This covers definitions, hearing requests, notices, hearing officials, evidence, and orders.
General administrative procedures.
1240-06: Tennessee Business Enterprises: Rules related to the program that provides opportunities for individuals who are legally blind to operate vending facilities.
1240-07: Community and Social Services Division: This includes rules for programs such as:
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Weatherization Assistance Program.
Reports of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of Adults (Adult Protective Services).
1240-08: Rehabilitation Services Division: Regulations concerning vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities, including programs for the blind and visually impaired, deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing services, and the Personal Care Assistance Program.
1240-09: Access to Public Records of the Department of Human Services: Rules governing how the public can access records held by the DHS.
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