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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 3 Program Eligibility Requirements Page 14 • Worker’s group living quarters (e.g., vocational training facilities, farm/construction-worker camps)
Potentially Eligible Dwellings Eligibility Rooming house See EAP Policy Manual, Household Definition section, Ch. 6, p. 10 Boat, hotel, icehouse, motel, outbuilding, recreational vehicle (RV) Complete Dwelling Eligility Tool – Internal Use (Appendix 3I) or Questionnaire for Dwelling Eligibility – For Household Use (Appendix 3J). The Service Provider will make a determination. Service Providers use the Dwelling Eligibility Tool – Internal Use (Appendix 3I) or Questionnaire for Dwelling Eligibility – For Household Use (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 household’s file. Changes to Household’s Situation Refer to Chapter 8 - Benefit Payments & Refunds for assistance with handling changes to the household’s situation during the program year. Examples of household situation changes include the household moving, adding or losing members, or combining with another household. Assistants for Elderly and/or Disabled People The 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 pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 256B.0659, subd. 11(3). The following individuals do not qualify as PCAs under Minn. Stat. § 256B.0659, subd. 11(c) and are considered a household member: • Individuals caring for minors, including parents, stepparents, and legal guardians.