472 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 003

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 472-2-003 - Needs Assessment

003.01 Medical Need

Each applicant shall submit Form DPF-2, "Disabled Persons and Family Support Disability Report," or other medical report containing similar information with Form DPF-1 to verify that s/he meets the program definition of disability. The medical information supplied must support the applicant's request for assistance.

003.02 Alternate Support Programs

The assistance provided by the DPF Support Program is supplemental to any other support program for which the applicant is eligible. The applicant

shall -

1. Submit current program plans if currently receiving support from a service program, as requested;

2. Describe any support received in the past from any service program;

3. Report any instance when an application for service was denied;

4. Apply to all appropriate resources not previously explored; and

5. Accept any appropriate support offered through another program.

003.03 Other Available Resources

The Department may determine ineligible applicants who have -

1. Family members or caretakers who can meet identified needs;

2. Other relatives, friends, or volunteers who will provide identified needs at no cost; or

3. Access to financial resources sufficient to meet their needs.

003.04 Disability-Related Expenses

When determining the applicant's need for this program, Department staff shall consider disability-related expenses above and beyond those incurred in a non-disabled household. This includes, but is not limited to -

1. Additional health insurance costs;

2. Transportation (e.g., automobile modification or payment for ambulance travel if required by the disability);

3. Medical costs;

4. Tools required for employment which are specially adapted to the applicant's disability; and

5. Attendant care costs.

472 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 003