227 ASSISTANCE GROUP COMPOSITION FOR OAA, ANB, OR APTD: INDEPENDENT LIVING SR 94-04, 04/94 (AAM-A)

The following individuals must be included in the assistance group:

. individual requesting assistance, and

. individual's spouse if they live together.

Exception: If the spouse has applied for or is receiving TANF, the spouse is not included in the assistance group.

A needy essential person may be included in the financial assistance group at the option of the individual requesting assistance. A needy essential person cannot be included in the medical assistance group. 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.