249 ASSISTANCE GROUP COMPOSITION FOR OAA, ANB, OR APTD: INDEPENDENT LIVING (MAM)

SR 13-35 Dated 10/13

Previous Policy

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The following individuals must be included in the assistance group:

. individual requesting assistance; and

. individual's spouse if they live together.

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.

References: He-W 601.01(u), He-W 601.05(t), He-W 606.84, He-W 658.03(b), 45 CFR 206.10(b)(5)