Section 467-6-003 - APPLICATIONSUpon receiving a referral, the Department verifies Supplemental Security Income current pay status prior to applications being mailed to potential applicants. The Department must receive the completed application within 30 days after the Department mails the application. A legally responsible adult age 19 or older must complete the application. A referral is not a requirement for completing an application.
003.01WITHDRAWAL. The applicant may voluntarily withdraw an application.003.02ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. The following are the eligibility requirements: 003.02(A)RESIDENT OF NEBRASKA. Applicants and recipients must reside in Nebraska.003.02(B)CITIZENSHIP OR ALIEN STATUS. Applicants and recipients must be United States citizens or qualified aliens as required by Nebraska Revised Statute §§ 4-108 to 4112. Applicants and recipients must sign an attestation form verifying lawful presence in the United States. The Department must be able to verify the status of applicants and recipients.003.02(C)AGE REQUIREMENT. Applicants and recipients must be age 15 years or younger.003.02(D)SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME. Applicants and recipients must be in current pay status with Supplemental Security Income benefits.003.02(E)NEED FOR SERVICES. Applicants and recipients must have an identified disability-related need for services.003.03CERTIFICATION DATE. The certification date is the date the completed application is received by the Department.003.04ELIGIBILITY REVIEWS. Eligibility reviews are completed annually.467 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 6, § 003
Amended effective 5/17/2022