Sec. 07.02.15.08. Redetermination and Reassessment

A. The local department shall make a redetermination of eligibility:

(1) When required on the basis of information the agency has obtained about change or anticipated changes in the adult's situation;

(2) Promptly, not to exceed 30 days, after information is obtained by the local department about changes in the adult's circumstances which may make the adult ineligible; or

(3) Periodically, but not less frequently than every 6 months.

B. The local department shall make a reassessment of service needs:

(1) Whenever required because of a significant change in the adult's circumstances which may affect the type or amount of service the adult needs; or

(2) Periodically, but not less frequently than every 6 months.

C. A reassessment shall include, at least:

(1) A review of the most current service plan to determine progress towards goals;

(2) An assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the formal and informal resources which have provided support to the adult during the most recent service plan period and any previous period, if appropriate;

(3) A reassessment of the adult's strengths, needs, level of risk, dependency on the local department, and resources; and

(4) Development of an individualized service plan for the next service period, if the decision is that services are to continue; and

(5) Conduct a case analysis to determine whether the case will be closed or whether staff resources will be committed to the case for up to an additional 6 months, by focusing on the client’s level of risk, level of dependency on the local department and needed resources to support achievement of the client’s goals as stated in the client’s service plan.

D. Whenever the local department does a redetermination of eligibility, the local department shall also:

(1) Complete a reassessment; and

(2) Notify the client or the client’s representative in writing of their eligibility status for services.