Code of Massachusetts Regulations
107 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION
Title 107 CMR 11.00 - Home Care Assistance Program
Section 11.05 - Eligibility Determination Process

Universal Citation: 107 MA Code of Regs 107.11

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The Commission shall determine eligibility based on the information provided by the applicant during the Homemaking Services Eligibility Assessment.

(1) Determination of Eligibility. An applicant who meets the following criteria shall be deemed eligible:

(a) the individual is between the ages of 18 and 59, and has a medically documented physical or mental disability that results in the individual's inability to perform essential homemaking tasks; and

(b) the provision of homemaking services is necessary for the individual to live independently in the community; and

(c) the individual and any other adults in the home where the individual resides, are unable to perform the homemaking tasks, as determined in the Homemaking Services Eligibility Assessment, due to disability or the relationship between the individual and other adults in the home; and

(d) the individual meets the financial criteria pursuant to 107 CMR 11.11.

(2) Determination of Ineligibility. An applicant is ineligible for homemaking services based on one, or more, of the following criteria:

(a) The individual fails to provide sufficient information or documentation to establish eligibility under 107 CMR 11.05(1);

(b) The individual is receiving, or has been found eligible to receive, comparable benefits under another state program; or

(c) The individual is living in a residential environment where at least one other adult is responsible for ensuring homemaker tasks necessary to remain independent in the community are completed.

(3) Notice of Eligibility Determination. An individual shall be notified in writing of the eligibility or ineligibility determination. An application will be considered complete when sufficient information, required under 107 CMR 11.05(1) has been provided to the eligibility team.

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