R539-10-4. Limitations

  (1) With the exception of Short-Term Limited Respite Care Services, funds granted must be used during the fiscal year in which they are granted, beginning July 1st of the year granted and ending June 30th of the following year.

  (a) If there is no plan to use the funds or if the funds are unused, those funds will return to the Division and may be reallocated to another eligible person.

  (2) Funds granted for Short-Term Limited Respite Care Services must be used within 365 days of the date in which the plan is activated.

  (a) if funds are unused within 365 days of the date in which the plan is activated, those funds will return to the Division and shall be reallocated to another eligible person as set forth in Subsection R539-10-5(2)(c).

  (3) Funds may be withdrawn or reduced at any time and the establishment of a person's budget does not constitute an obligation for the Division to provide services or funding.