Section 65-6.013 - Exclusions from LiabilityThe following parties shall not be liable for the payment of fees:
(1) Indigents whose only sources of income are from state and federal aid. For purposes of this rule, income from state or federal aid shall be defined as cash assistance or cash equivalent benefits based on an individual's proof of financial need, such as Temporary Cash Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.(2) Recipients of Supplemental Security Income shall not be assessed fees other than for residential services, in accordance with subsection 65-6.016(2), F.A.C.(3) Parents of minor clients, when the client has been permanently committed to the department and parental rights have been permanently severed.(4) Parents of a minor child, when the child has requested and is receiving services without parental consent. However, the court may order fees to be paid to the department in accordance with chapter 39, F.S., when parental consent has not been obtained before providing services under this statute.(5) Clients in residential care, receiving wages from employment as part of discharge plans or plans to prepare the client for independent living, who have requested and been granted a fee waiver or reduction in accordance with subsection 65-6.022(6), F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65-6.013
Rulemaking Authority 402.33(2) FS. Law Implemented 402.33 FS.
New 1-23-85, Formerly 10-6.13, Amended 3-29-89, Formerly 10-6.013.New 1-23-85, Formerly 10-6.13, Amended 3-29-89, Formerly 10-6.013.