§ 2050.33. Basic requirements.
Counties, or providers designated by the counties, shall structure the eligibility determination process to meet the following basic requirements:
(1) Eligibility shall be determined for an applicant within 15 days of the service request.
(2) The provider shall complete a Departmentally approved adult services application form from the information given by the applicant.
(3) An adult service may not be provided until:
(i) The adult services application form has been signed and dated by the applicant.
(ii) The applicant has been determined eligible for the adult service requested.
(4) The provider shall advise the applicant that:
(i) The applicant has the right to have eligibility determined within 15 days of the request for the adult service.
(ii) The applicant has the right to be notified of eligibility and service decisions.
(iii) The applicant has the right to appeal and request a Departmental fair hearing.
(iv) The applicant’s signature upon the Adult Services Application Form makes the applicant legally responsible, under penalty of law, for the truthfulness, accuracy, and completeness of information provided to determine or redetermine eligibility.
(v) The applicant, under penalty of law, shall report subsequent changes in circumstances which might affect eligibility, including, but not limited to address, income, or medical services eligibility card status.
(vi) The applicant shall provide documentation of eligibility-related items, when requested, as a condition for receiving, and continuing to remain eligible for adult services.
(5) Providers shall make appropriate arrangements, including but not limited to the use of interpreters if necessary, to communicate with non-English speaking or hearing-impaired applicants and clients.
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