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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. Check the above listed reference for all policy updates.
Food benefit program updates are covered specifically in the Family Services Manual.
Manual |
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Rule Change (available 4/2013) |
| OSIPM | Worker Guide updated with EPD standard changes and participant fees. Effective 3-1-13 Pickle calculation update
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WG 11 |
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| MMA Manual | Updated LIS copayments Removed Benzodiazephines as a class of drugs with provided coverage Added 2013 LIS Reference Sheet |
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| Counting Client Assets | Updated information and examples in Veterans' Benefits. Entire section updated
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B.83 |
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| SNAP | Added definition of child and head of household Medical costs that are deductible. Changes to groups Use of income and deductions: Changes to groups Medical deductions: Changes to groups Shelter costs: Changes to groups Income deductions: Changes to groups IPV: Trafficking added IPV penalties updated |
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| OHP | Updated standards charts FHIAP recipient eligiblity |
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| Added Branch contact list for 5503 |
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| Generic | Lay representation in contested case hearings- New rule Medical documentation: Change- mental evaluations accepted only from psychiatrists. Added ophthalmologists to list of acceptable visual documentation providers |
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