002 PLANNING THE ASSISTANCE BUDGET.

The assistance budget is planned with the recipient by discussing and explaining the following: (A) Budgeting process; (B) Individual requirements; (C) Persons whose needs may be included in the budget; (D) Use of items supplied or obtained in-kind; (E) Use of any income; (F) Determination of the amount of the assistance payment; (G) Provision of medical services; and (H) Why it is necessary for a recipient to keep the Department informed of changes in the individual’s circumstances which affect his or her needs.