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Direct Express Card and Relia Card Guardian or Conservator Funds Definition • Direct Express Cards are electronic benefits cards issued by Social Security for deposit of benefits. • Relia Cards are State of Nebraska issued US Bank electronic benefits cards for unemployment, child support or AABD/ADC grant payments. •Note: Social Security requires the electronic deposit of benefits into either a bank account or on a Direct Express card. It is rare that a client will receive funds on a paper check. Financial account that the guardian manages for the client; these are the clients funds. Verification Source Attestation is accepted unless there is questionable information that needs to be verified, or if the declared balance results in excess resources. The most recent monthly statement with transactions and balance. Statement should include: • Client name. • Financial institution/bank name. • Date. • Account number (at least the last 3 digits), if applicable. • Transaction history and account balance. • If needed, a conference call may be made to the financial institution to obtain the information. Guardian or Conservator Funds will be verified electronically if available through the Asset Verification System (AVS).

The most recent monthly statement with ending monthly balance. Statement should include: • Client name. • Financial institution/bank name • Date. • Account number (at least the last 3 digits), if applicable. • Account balance. • If needed, a conference call may be made to the financial institution to obtain the information. When to Verify •At initial and renewal applications. •If client reports a change that affects eligibility.

•At initial and renewal applications. •If client reports a change that affects eligibility. Exemptions, Disregards and Comments N/A • The Guardian/Conservator's Report to the Court can be accepted as verification of the account, if concurrent with the client’s Medicaid renewal (within 30 days). Questions to Consider • Do you have a debit card that your benefits are deposited onto? • Do you have a payee? • Do you have a debit card that you receive child support, unemployment, AABD or ADC grant payments deposited onto?

• Do you have any accounts in addition to your bank? • Does anyone manage your funds or assets for you?

B. Burial Funds

Pre-Need Burial Trust Burial Insurance Policy Burial Space Items Held in Contract Definition Funds in a trust fund created for the purpose of a prearranged funeral plan. Insurance whose terms specifically provide that the proceeds can be used only to pay the burial expenses of the insured. Contract that must state the individual has purchased particular burial space items for a specified price. The contract may be revocable or irrevocable as long as the agreement itself represents the individual’s ownership.

Verification Source A signed copy of the complete Burial Trust contract. A copy of the burial worksheet from the mortuary is needed if the amount is above the specified maximum. A copy of the Policy from the insurance company. A copy of the signed worksheet from the A copy of the Bill of Sale. A copy of the signed worksheet from the mortuary is needed if the amount is above the specified maximum.