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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Work Requirements |
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27.12 |
IN HOME DISABLED RELATIVE
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The Medical Evaluation Unit (MEU) will
determine whether an “in home disabled relative” meets the
disability/incapacity criteria that give the assistance unit caretaker an
exemption from the Families First work requirement or a time limit extension. Sending the Medical Packet to
the MEU Address and complete all technical eligibility issues in the local DHS
office before sending the medical/mental packet to the MEU for a
decision. It is NOT necessary to document the Medical/Social information on the
eligibility and case management system on this type of case. When technical and financial eligibility
is established and a decision is required, the DHS caseworker will take the
following steps: ·
Mail the
“Physician’s Statement of Critical Need in the Home” form to the treating
physician. Give the doctor/provider
two weeks to complete and return the form. Note: If
it is not returned within two weeks, request that the caretaker have the form
completed by the disabled individual’s treating physician within two
weeks. It is ultimately the
caretaker’s responsibility to provide the appropriate documentation to the
DHS caseworker. ·
Complete the
MEU Information Checklist and mark
the appropriate category. ·
Mail the MEU Information Checklist and
Physician’s Statement of Critical Need in the Home to: Medical Evaluation Unit TDHS Nashville, TN 37243 The MEU will evaluate the “Physician’s Statement of Critical Need in
the Home” or information provided by the client and make a decision based on
the “medical/mental” necessity for the provision of in-home care. The MEU decision will be mailed to the DHS
caseworker for appropriate action. The caretaker will be exempted from the work requirement until the MEU
review is completed and a decision is made.
If the MEU review determines that the in-home disabled relative
requires in-home care, as determined by a physician or other health care
professional, the caretaker will be exempted from the work requirement until
the care is no longer necessary. Note: Some of the in-home care may be provided by
home health care providers or other individuals to give the caretaker
assistance/rest, but these services do not negate the exemption. Bulletin 30, FA-08-22 |
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