111.01 AR Acting in Place of the Individual (FAM-A) |
In order to act in place of the individual in the eligibility process, the AR must be all of the following:
• an adult.
• designated in writing using Form 778, Authorized Representative Declaration. The individual who chooses an authorized representative must complete all sections of Form 778.
• must be a person who:
- has expressed concern for the individual's well being,
- has sufficient knowledge about the individual's circumstances to assist in the application for and/or the continuation of assistance, and
- has the capability of obtaining information about the individual's circumstances.