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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 04/2022

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS

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The following qualified professionals may determine whether clients meet the eligibility criteria for programs: ● For illness, injury, or incapacity: A licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse (clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, or nurse practitioner), physical therapist, occupational therapist, or licensed chiropractor, according to their scope of practice.

● For developmental disability, learning disability, and intelligence testing: A licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse (clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, or nurse practitioner), licensed independent clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, or certified psychometrist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

● For mental health: A licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, or nurse practitioner), or qualified mental health professional.

● For substance use disorder: A licensed physician, a qualified mental health professional, a substance abuse treatment director, an alcohol and drug counselor supervisor, or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC).

MFIP: Qualified professionals may determine if a person meets certain medical criteria in order to bank months, or to qualify for Family Stabilization Services (FSS), an MFIP hardship extension, or a good cause claim. See 0011.33 (MFIP Hardship Extensions), 0011.34 (Family Stabilization Services), 0011.36 (Special Medical Criteria), 0028.06.03 (Who Must Participate in Empl. Services/SNAP E&T), 0028.18 (Good Cause for Non-Compliance -- MFIP/DWP).

DWP: If there are situations requiring determinations from the qualified professionals, consider conversion to MFIP. See 0008.06.24 (DWP Conversion or Referral to MFIP).

SNAP: For specific Unfit for Employment provisions, see 0028.06.12 (Who Is Exempt From SNAP Work Registration). Follow general provisions.

MSA: No provisions.

GA: Follow general provisions.

GRH: For clients who are aged, blind, or disabled, their condition may be confirmed by professionals under criteria used by the Title II of the Social Security Act, as well as Minnesota’s State Medical Review Team (SMRT).

For all other adults, follow general provisions.