Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 473 - SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
Chapter 2 - APPLICATION AND ELIGIBLITY
Section 473-2-010 - ASSIGNMENT OF PAYEE, GUARDIANSHIP, OR CONSERVATOR STATUS
Current through September 17, 2024
No 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.
010.01 SERVICE 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.
010.02 PROVIDER 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.
