SECTION 354.3253. Certification Entity Application Process  


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  • (a) An applicant to be a certification entity submits an application and all required documentation to HHSC, in a format specified by HHSC.

    (b) Within 90 calendar days, HHSC sends the applicant a notice of disapproval, a notice of approval, or a notice of required additional materials or revisions to the application.

    (c) If HHSC sends a notice of required additional materials or revisions to the application, the applicant must submit the requested materials within 90 calendar days. HHSC may require a new application if additional materials or revisions are not submitted to HHSC within 90 calendar days.

    (d) HHSC approves an application which is in compliance with this subchapter and which properly documents applicant eligibility.

    (e) HHSC disapproves an application if the applicant:

    (1) does not meet the eligibility and application requirements set out in this subchapter;

    (2) fails or refuses to properly complete or submit required information; or

    (3) knowingly presents false or misleading information in the application process.

    (f) HHSC gives an applicant written notice of the reason for a disapproval and of the opportunity to reapply or appeal.

Source Note: The provisions of this §354.3253 adopted to be effective January 1, 2019, 43 TexReg 8573