008.03 ALLOCATION OF INCOME.

When computing the State Disability Program medical assistance budget for an alternate care spouse in a specified living arrangement, only that individual’s income is considered. Income of a community spouse is not considered available to the alternate care spouse. Some of the income of the alternate care spouse may be allocated to the community spouse or family members to bring their income up to a minimum monthly allowable amount. (A) The alternate care spouse must be residing in one of the following living arrangements for these special budgeting procedures to apply: (i) A long term care facility; (ii) An adult family home; (iii) A licensed assisted living facility; (iv) A center for the developmentally disabled; or (v) Receiving services in a Home and Community Based Service Waiver.