Applications for Assistance - Special Situations

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Applications for Assistance - Special Situations

Revised October 28, 2007

Purpose: This section contains applications procedures for special situations, including when an applicant is temporarily out of state and the Trial Visit Program.

WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicant temporarily out of state:

A client who is temporarily out of the state may submit an application if the client:

Meets the program specific definition of resident (see WAC 388-468-0005 );

Has lived in and acquired residence in the state prior to application;

Is living in the United States;

Intend to return to Washington State to live; and

Provide proof of Washington State residence, as evidenced by return trips to the state, maintaining a home in the state, and/or statements from persons knowledgeable of the client's circumstances and intent to return to the state to live.

To process the application:

Arrange for the public assistance agency in the state where the client is living to receive the application, obtain information necessary to make an eligibility determination, and forward this information to the CSO for processing;

Determine eligibility as for any other client; and

Arrange for delivery of the warrant if the client is eligible.

Trial Visit Program: The Trial Visit Program is part of a treatment plan for clients in institutions. The institution determines if the client is to participate in the program. If assistance is needed before the client can participate in the program, the CSO serving the client's institution will initiate the application.

Administrative Disability Review Committee: Each institution will designate a liaison to coordinate with the CSO when an approved trial visit client is in need of public assistance. At least ten days prior to the scheduled release date, the liaison will provide the CSO with a completed Application for Benefits, DSHS 14-001(X) and related supplements. In addition, the liaison will provide:

Dates of the proposed trial visit;

Address of the trial visit residence;

Amount of cash reserve the client has at the institution identified as available to the client;

A medical and social summary of the client when needed;

Verification documents (such as proof of age and citizenship);

Transportation arrangements;

Extension notice of a trial visit at least five days prior to the effective date of the extension.

Determine eligibility for the trial visit program:

Determine program eligibility prior to expected release date. For GA-U, a client leaving inpatient psychiatric treatment and directly participating in outpatient mental health treatment is considered incapacitated for 90 days without a PEP decision.

Notify the institution and client of the eligibility decision no later than the day prior to the release date.

Notify the institution and the client of any additional information needed to make the eligibility decision.

If eligible, mail the warrant and medical coupons to the client at the trial visit address.

If the client is entering a household currently receiving assistance, advise the household that their assistance will not be affected for the 30 day period.

Applications for Assistance - Special Situations
Revised October 28, 2007

Purpose: This section contains applications procedures for special situations, including when an applicant is temporarily out of state and the Trial Visit Program.
WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES Applicant temporarily out of state: A client who is temporarily out of the state may submit an application if the client: Meets the program specific definition of resident (see WAC 388-468-0005 ); Has lived in and acquired residence in the state prior to application; Is living in the United States; Intend to return to Washington State to live; and Provide proof of Washington State residence, as evidenced by return trips to the state, maintaining a home in the state, and/or statements from persons knowledgeable of the client's circumstances and intent to return to the state to live. To process the application: Arrange for the public assistance agency in the state where the client is living to receive the application, obtain information necessary to make an eligibility determination, and forward this information to the CSO for processing; Determine eligibility as for any other client; and Arrange for delivery of the warrant if the client is eligible. Trial Visit Program: The Trial Visit Program is part of a treatment plan for clients in institutions. The institution determines if the client is to participate in the program. If assistance is needed before the client can participate in the program, the CSO serving the client's institution will initiate the application. Administrative Disability Review Committee: Each institution will designate a liaison to coordinate with the CSO when an approved trial visit client is in need of public assistance. At least ten days prior to the scheduled release date, the liaison will provide the CSO with a completed Application for Benefits, DSHS 14-001(X) and related supplements. In addition, the liaison will provide: Dates of the proposed trial visit; Address of the trial visit residence; Amount of cash reserve the client has at the institution identified as available to the client; A medical and social summary of the client when needed; Verification documents (such as proof of age and citizenship); Transportation arrangements; Extension notice of a trial visit at least five days prior to the effective date of the extension. Determine eligibility for the trial visit program: Determine program eligibility prior to expected release date. For GA-U, a client leaving inpatient psychiatric treatment and directly participating in outpatient mental health treatment is considered incapacitated for 90 days without a PEP decision. Notify the institution and client of the eligibility decision no later than the day prior to the release date. Notify the institution and the client of any additional information needed to make the eligibility decision. If eligible, mail the warrant and medical coupons to the client at the trial visit address. If the client is entering a household currently receiving assistance, advise the household that their assistance will not be affected for the 30 day period.

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