231.01 HCBC-ECI Financial Assistance (AAM)

SR 98-51 Dated 12/98

Previous Policy

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If the individual requests financial assistance and HCBC-ECI, the following individuals must be included in the assistance group if they live together:

• individual requesting assistance; and

• individual’s spouse.

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A needy essential person may be included in the financial assistance group at the option of the individual requesting HCBC-ECI. The needy essential person must meet all of the following requirements:

• lives with the individual requesting assistance;

• does not meet the categorical requirements for OAA, ANB, or APTD; and

• is determined by the individual requesting assistance to be essential to their well-being.

A needy essential person cannot be included in the medical assistance group.