Existing law requires the Administrator of the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy of the Department of Health and Human Services to provide at least 30 days' notice before adopting, amending or repealing any regulation for the administration of a program of public assistance or other program for which the Division is responsible. (NRS 422.2369) This bill authorizes the Administrator to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation or policy with 3 business days' notice if the intended action: (1) is required to ensure compliance with federal or state law; or (2) will result in an expansion of services or benefits. This bill additionally authorizes the Administrator to adopt a regulation or policy, or an amendment or repeal of a prior regulation or policy, that applies retroactively if such retroactivity is necessary to ensure compliance with federal or state law and is clearly stated in the regulation or policy, or the amendment or repeal of a prior regulation or policy.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 422.2369
BDR: 422.2369