Residents of GLA facilities may apply and be certified on their own behalf or through the use of an authorized representative.

The authorized representative may be someone of the resident’s choice or a person employed and designated by the GLA facility.

GLA facility personnel must determine if any resident may apply on his or her own behalf. The determination is based on the resident’s physical and mental ability to conduct his or her own affairs.

The facility may consult with state agencies, physicians, or other health care personnel prior to a determination.

NOTE: See manual section 109, Other Special households, for more information on group living arrangements.

404.6 Restrictions on Authorized Representatives

The following restrictions apply to authorized representatives: