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in describing his limitations. In preparing the social information report, the worker will: 1. Use form MDHS-EA-332, Report of Social Information, supplementing the form with an additional narrative if necessary. 2. Submit the social information along with the medical information report to the Medical Review Unit as described below. Securing Medical Information The medical information to be used in making decisions as to incapacity in TANF must contain complete and specific medical findings, a diagnosis, a statement as to whether treatment is being given, and a prognosis. Medical information obtained must relate to the current condition, mental or physical, of the individual. If the medical information is more than six months old, or relates to a condition that no longer exists or is no longer disabling, the county department will obtain new information. EXCEPTION: New medical information will not be required if information obtained within the 12 months prior relates to the current condition and is available from the sources listed below. The county department will use one of the following sources to obtain new medical information, as indicated by the application or case: 1. From a current examination made by a physician of the individual's choice or from the records of his own physician based on a current examination and treatment within the past six months. In either event, the Department will reimburse the physician. See the instructions for the use of form MDHS-EA-330, Request for Medical Information for TANF Families, and the way in which the physician bills the Department for his services. 2. From a hospital or clinic record made within the prior six months. NOTE: See below for exceptions to this time limitation. Also see the instructions for use of form MDHS-EA-333, Request to Cooperating Medical Facilities for Information, for