255.01 HCBC-CFI Financial Assistance (MAM)

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

. individual requesting assistance; and

. individual's spouse.

A needy essential person may be included in the financial assistance group at the option of the individual requesting HCBC-CFI. 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.