Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 67 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part VII - Rehabilitation Services
Chapter 11 - State Personal Assistance Services Program
Section VII-1115 - Economic Need
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A. In determining an individual's financial need for services, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services will use a system based upon the current federal poverty guidelines. The economic need status of each consumer/recipient for the SPAS Program shall be considered in the initial determination of eligibility for services and at least annually thereafter. The consumer/recipient must provide verification of income.
B. The total monthly income of the SPAS applicant and/or spouse shall be considered in determining the amount of available income in the determination of eligibility for services. Current income received on a regular basis must be considered regardless of its source. Sources can include wages, fees, commissions, retainers, rent, interest, dividends, payment for service in cash or kind, benefits by way of pensions, compensation from insurance payments, fellowships, contributions from family or other individuals (including "free" room and board), public assistance payments, alimony and/or payments by roomers/boarders.
C. In determining the amount of available income to the consumer/recipient and/or spouse, the following are exceptions to be used:
D. Economic need will be applied using income minus allowed expenses cited above, if applicable.
E. Surplus. The monthly surplus must be applied toward the cost of services each month for the duration of planned services.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:664.6 and R.S. 36:477.