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DHS home | SPD Staff Tools | SPD Manual Letters | Manual Letter #53 |
Manual changes are summarized below. Click on the related links. Most changes will be indicated with red text or a red line to the right of the text (you may need to scroll to find the related policy change). There is no red indication for the corresponding changes to the Administrative Rules.
Food benefit program updates are covered specifically in the Family Services Manual.
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Change |
Section/Item |
Rule Change (available 10/2011) |
| OHP | No new application is required if incarcerated client is released within 12 months. When a client receiving medical benefits becomes incarcerated for less than 12 months, medical benefits are suspended (susmended) Effective date for suspending medical benefits for inmate is the effective date on decision notice. |
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| QMB | When a client receiving medical benefits becomes incarcerated for less than 12 months, medical benefits are suspended (susmended) Effective date for suspending medical benefits for inmate is the effective date on decision notice. Removed requirement for both spouses to sign application. |
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| OSIPM | When a client receiving medical benefits becomes incarcerated for less than 12 months, medical benefits are suspended (susmended) Age criteria for State hospital rule suspended. Replaced by rule 461-135-0950 Effective date for suspending medical benefits for inmate is the effective date on decision notice. Removed requirement for both spouses to sign application. Special Need Moving Costs may be authorized for clients 18 years of age or older Special Need Accommodation Allowance may be authorized for clients 18 years of age or older Special Need Supplemental Telephone Allowance may be authorized for clients 18 years of age or older LDS calculation change. Full utility allowance reduced to $395 per month |
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| Staff tools | Added SS/CW contact list | Contact area on staff tools |
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| Generic Program Elements | A client's attorney may sign a hearing request for the client | Generic Program Elements I-6 |
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| SNAP | A certification period of 24 months may be used for households where every adult member is elderly or disabled. SNAP utility allowance decrease. |
