307.01 Individuals in Designated Receiving Facilities (AAM)

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Individuals in Designated Receiving Facilities (DRF) may be eligible for adult category financial assistance if they are under the age of 22 or age 65 or older and meet all the eligibility requirements for OAA, APTD, or ANB.

Exception: Eligibility is determined differently depending on the actual or anticipated length of hospitalization.

If the Length of Hospitalization in a Designated Receiving Facility is:

Under 30 Days:

1.  Determine eligibility based on the living arrangement that existed prior to hospitalization.

2.  Consider the individual temporarily out of the home for medical treatment.

3.  Continue financial assistance at the time of hospitalization, as long as the individual remains eligible and there is intent to return home.

30 Days or More:

1.  The individual is considered to be residing at the DRF. Financial assistance shall be terminated.

2.  If the individual is open for assistance with other group members, terminate assistance for that individual. No Advance Notice Period is required.

References: He-M 405.02; He-W 604.03; He-W 606.18; He-W 624.01; 42 CFR 435.1009 - 435.1010

Editorial Revisions Made: 11/2023