This rule sets the requirements for the Agency of Human Services (AHS) to designate nonprofit agencies (“Designated Agencies”) to deliver community mental health and intellectual/developmental disability services in specific geographic areas of Vermont. It also outlines the responsibilities of “Specialized Service Agencies,” which AHS assigns to provide either community mental health or intellectual/developmental disability services statewide. This rule updates rule 24-020 by incorporating provisions from the Provider Agreement applicable to Designated and Specialized Service Agencies which specifies administrative and operational responsibilities.
Persons Affected:
Designated Agencies (DA); Specialized Service Agencies (SSA); Persons with a mental health condition and/or developmental disability; Services providers for persons with a mental health condition and/or developmental disability; Board members of a DA or SSA; Vermont Care Partners; Agency of Human Services; Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living; Department of Mental of Health; Department of Health; Health law, police, and related advocacy and community-based organizations and groups, including Office of the Healthcare Advocate;
Economic Impact:
The rule does not increase or lessen an economic burden on any person or entity, including no impact on the State's gross annualized budget in fiscal year 2027. The changes and amendments conform to the current practices defined in the Provider Agreements that were previously implemented.
Posting date:
May 13,2026
Hearing Information
Information for Hearing # 1
Hearing date:
Location:
Waterbury State Office Complex, A283 Oak Conference Room
Address:
280 State Drive
City:
Waterbury
State:
VT
Zip:
05676
Hearing Notes:
Also virtually via MS Teams at: also virtually via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21139078072189?pd1e6IxMdFSRd5C6kqA
Meeting ID: 211 390 780 721 89
Password: TS6mJ6pA
Dial in by Phone: +1 802-828-7667,307457269#
Phone conference ID: 307 457 269#
Meeting ID: 211 390 780 721 89 Password: TS6mJ6pA Dial in by Phone: +1 802-828-7667,307457269# Phone conference ID: 307 45
State:
VT
Zip:
n/a
Hearing Notes:
Also virtually via MS Teams at: also virtually via MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21139078072189?pd1e6IxMdFSRd5C6kqA
Meeting ID: 211 390 780 721 89
Password: TS6mJ6pA
Dial in by Phone: +1 802-828-7667,307457269#
Phone conference ID: 307 457 269#
