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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 270 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FELONS

4 Section 270 Change #18-2021 September 20, 2021 c. When notified that the individual has successfully completed, or has continuously participated in, a required substance abuse treatment program as determined appropriate by the AMHA. Take the following actions: i. If the AMHA determines no ongoing treatment is appropriate and the individual has complied: • The disqualification is considered cured and ongoing participation a treatment program is not required. • Once considered cured, do not disqualify indivudals for the same conviction again. The disqualification is cured and the same conviction cannot be considered a condition of eligibility in future eligibility determinations. ii. If the AMHA determines ongoing treatment is appropriate and funds and programs are available they may determine that participation in an ongoing treatment program is a condition of compliance: • The disqualification is considered cured as long as the individual successfully participates in the ongoing treatment as determined by the AMHA. • If the AMHA determines the individual is no longer successfully participating in the treatment program, the individual may be disqualified again for the same conviction. • If the AMHA determines the individual has successfully completed the ongoing treatment program and is no longer required to participate, consider the disqualification cured and the same conviction cannot be considered a condition of eligibility in future eligibility determinations. NOTE: There is a co-payment for outpatient behavioral health services for individual who receive Medicaid benefits. On November 1, 2010, Medicaid implemented a new co- payment requirement. A co-payment of $3.00 will be charged for clinic and outpatient services including visits for outpatient behavioral health services. Providers may bill the patient for the applicable co-payment amount, but may not refuse services for inability to pay co-payment. 270.03 REFERRING INDIVIDUALS TO AREA MENTAL HEALTH