Health and Safety Waivers Exemption Process

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Welfare & Institutions Code sections 4681.6, 4648.4(b), 4681.5, 4684.55, 4689.8, 4691.6 and 4691.9, authorize the Department of Developmental Services (Department) to approve Health and Safety Waiver exemptions to rate freezes for the purpose of mitigating risks to consumer (individual) health and safety.

 

For details visit: https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/health-safety-waiver-process/

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The following documents must be submitted to the San Diego Regional Center when requesting a Health & Safety Waiver:

1. Please review the enclosed Health & Safety Waiver Handout (English | Spanish) and Brochure (English | Spanish) for further details.

2. A Formal Written Request must be submitted, please review the Vendor H&SW Exemption Request Guide (English | Spanish) to complete.

3. To complete the Health & Safety Worksheet, visit the DDS website to download the Worksheet and instructions.

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More Information:

Vendors may contact, Juan Gonzalez, Health & Safety Waiver Specialist, Juan.Gonzalez@sdrc.org.

Clients and Families served by SDRC should contact their Service Coordinator.