Section 473-2-010 - ASSIGNMENT OF PAYEE, GUARDIANSHIP, OR CONSERVATOR STATUSNo employee of the Department may serve as a guardian or conservator for any recipient for whom the employee:
(A) Determines eligibility;(B) Authorizes service provision;(C) Provides direct services; or(D) Has any other professional relationship which may be considered a conflict of interest. 010.01SERVICE WORKER AS PROTECTIVE PAYEE. A Department employee may act as a protective payee for a recipient only if the employee does not determine eligibility for a categorical program for the recipient. All other community resources must be explored before a services worker may accept the payee assignment.010.02PROVIDER AS PROTECTIVE PAYEE. The Department must approve before a service provider who contracts with the Department may act as protective payee for a recipient served by the service provider.473 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 010
Amended effective 7/11/2021