10A NCAC 17D .0215       RELOCATION OR DEATH OF RECIPIENTS

(a)  If a recipient permanently relocates outside of North Carolina, the recipient shall give the Division written notice and return the equipment set to the nearest regional center prior to the move. If a recipient dies, written notice shall be given by the deceased's estate and the equipment set returned to the nearest regional center within 30 days after the recipient's death.

(b)  If there are other users residing within a subscriber unit where the recipient dies or relocates outside of North Carolina, one of the users shall apply for recipient status according to the procedures specified in Rule .0205 of this Section within 10 days after the original recipient dies or relocates.

(c)  If a recipient relocates within North Carolina, the recipient shall give the Division written notice of the new address within 30 days after moving. If the recipient's phone number changes, the recipient must notify the Division within 30 days of the change.

(d)  The equipment set shall be returned to the regional center if all users permanently depart from the subscriber unit.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 62-157; 143B-216.34;

Eff. December 1, 1988;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2007; April 1, 1990;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 20, 2017.