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half of a couple's combined resources, is a critical element in the Medicaid eligibility determination as it represents the amount of resources, not to exceed the current limit listed in Section 3005.10.00(MED 1), which can be protected for the community spouse when the institutionalized spouse applies for Medicaid. Refer to Section 2635.10.10.05 which explains the resource assessment determination and the procedures to follow. The spousal share is determined off-line by the caseworker using the State Form 45919 (R/11- 96)/FI 2060 and entered on the Resource Assessment page. If a data entry error or mathematical error is discovered, the Manager can access the Resource Assessment page and correct the spousal share. The determination cannot be appealed until a Medicaid application is filed. An Independent Resource Assessment should never be conducted in conjunction with an application. It should only be completed when there is no Indiana Application for Health Coverage. When an Indiana Application for Health Coverage is made for an individual residing in long term care and that individual has a spouse in the community, Register Application Page should be completed just as it is for any other applicant. The resource assessment will then be done on-line during the application entry process. If an Independent Resource Assessment was completed prior to an Indiana Application for Health Coverage, the spousal share will be displayed on the Resource Assessment page. 1815.00.00 INFORMED CHOICE The Eligibility System is designed around the outreach concept of "informed choice" which provides clients the option to apply for any or all programs (FS, TANF, MA) of assistance in one interview. The household should be informed that each program has specific eligibility requirements that do not apply to the other programs, and that loss of benefits under one program does not always mean that other program benefits will also be lost. It is the obligation of the DFR to provide the individual with sufficient objective information to allow the individual to make an informed choice. Additional programs may be selected by the client during the subsequent interview with the caseworker or at any time the client desires but will require an application to be completed. 1820.00.00 INITIAL CONTACT PERSON The agency must accept an application from the applicant, an adult who is in the applicant's household, or family, an authorized representative, or if the applicant is a minor or incapacitated, or someone acting responsibly for the applicant. The individual who makes the initial request for assistance is referred to as the Initial Contact Person (ICP) for the application. The ICP completes the application registration process and signs the Indiana Application for Health Coverage. The ICP may or may not be seeking assistance for