Sec. 07.02.14.03. Eligibility

A. An individual is eligible for IHAS if the individual:

(1) Is receiving case management in a social service program from the local department, or from a social service agency through an arrangement with the administration, and requires the service as a part of a treatment plan to:

(a) Prevent or reduce the length of institutional placement;

(b) Prevent or reduce the length of out-of-home placement of children;

(c) Prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation; or

(d) Promote self-sufficiency;

(2) Is unable to obtain the necessary paraprofessional services from another resource;

(3) Is willing to accept IHAS; and

(4) Agrees to pay any fee required in a fee schedule published by the administration.

B. Waiver of Fees.

(1) The director of a local department or the designee may waive a fee for service for applicants or clients who require services as part of a treatment plan to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation.

(2) The local department shall document in the case record every 90 days the continued need for the waiver.