Common use of Extension Requests Clause in Contracts

Extension Requests. SHSDP enrollment is limited to one year and may only be extended beyond one year if recommended by the ITP and approved by HHSC. The SHSDP will need to submit Attachment K, SHSDP Participant Extension Request Form at least 30 days before the participant reaches his or her year mark. The State Hospital Step Down Program SHSDP email address, ▇▇▇_▇▇▇_▇▇▇▇_▇▇▇▇_▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ for consideration. The HHSC Program Specialist will decide within 7 days and notify the Grantee by email. Requests for extensions may not exceed 6 months of the participant s program year. The provider is required to locate a community residence for participants nearing the end of their 6-month extension period. If a placement is not found at least 60 days prior to the end of the 6-month extension period, the provider must meet with HHSC staff, which may include a program specialist, adult mental health manager, medical director and the transition team to establish the discharge date. HHSC will no longer cover services rendered after the discharge date is determined. If the provider disagrees with the decision, the provider may request a reconsideration through email to the HHSC State Hospital Step-Down Program. Within 30 days of receiving the request, HHSC Program Specialist must notify the provider in writing of the decision to reconsider program discharge and continue services or move forward with discharge.