Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter VA 11 - Veterans Outreach And Recovery Program
Section VA 11.03 - Eligibility criteria

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § VA 11.03

Current through November 25, 2024

(1) RESIDENCY, VETERAN STATUS, AND NEED. An individual eligible for enrollment in the program shall reside in this state, may have a mental health condition or substance use disorder, and shall meet one of the following conditions:

(a) Is serving in the national guard of any state or a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces.

(b) Served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, forces incorporated as part of the U.S. armed forces, a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces, or the national guard of any state and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

(2) ASSESSMENT. The department shall conduct a pre-enrollment assessment to determine an individual's eligibility for enrollment in the program and the appropriate level of assistance to be provided.

(3) NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. An individual is eligible for enrollment if the department determines after conducting an assessment that the individual meets the requirements specified in sub. (1) and may have any of the following needs:

(a) Homelessness or conditions that indicate that the veteran is at risk of becoming homeless.

(b) Substance use issues.

(c) Unemployment or underemployment that significantly limits a veteran's ability to be self-supporting.

(d) Affliction with acute or chronic physical, behavioral, or mental health problems that significantly limit a veteran's ability to be self-supporting.

(e) Insufficient monthly income and resources, as determined by the department, to pay for emergency assistance, such as any of the following:
1. Emergency housing.

2. Rental assistance.

3. Transportation.

4. Food.

5. Treatment.

6. Other assistance approved by the department.

(4) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT. Assistance under the program is additional to any other benefits or services a veteran is entitled to receive under any other program administered by the department.

(5) INELIGIBILITY. An individual who is incarcerated in prison or whose needs exceed the scope or capabilities of the program is not eligible for enrollment in the program.

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