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Chapter or Appendix Page Change (Appendix 3J) to determine if a dwelling is eligible for Primary Heat. If dwelling eligibility cannot be determined using the tool, submit the form to eap.mail@state.mn.us for further guidance and review. The Service Provider must keep the completed tool and any additional dwelling information with the applicant’s file.

14 Changes to the Assistants for Elderly and/or Disabled People section include: • Income of any individual meeting the requirements of a Personal Care Assistant (“PCA”) under Minn. Stat. §256B.0659, subd. 11, shall be excluded from the calculation of household income, even if the PCA is a live- in assistant. • Individuals may verify their PCA status by producing confirmation of enrollment or a copy of the notice issued to the PCA’s personal care assistance provider agency • These individuals do not qualify as PCAs: • Individuals caring for minors, including parents, stepparents, and legal guardians • Paid legal guardians caring for adults (note that the guardian may still qualify as a PCA if the guardian is not paid