003.03(B) DEDUCTIONS.
The following deductions are made in determining the share of cost (SOC) due to the provider of institutional services: (i) A personal needs allowance appropriate to the type of facility in which the individual resides is deducted from income; (ii) The expense of a guardian or conservator of up to ten dollars ($10) per month, and an additional amount or as ordered by a court for accounting and bonding fees, is allowed as a deduction; (iii) An allowance for the cost of mortgage, rent, utilities, real estate taxes, or homeowner’s insurance may be allowed for up to six months if it is possible that the individual will return home. This amount may not exceed the maximum shelter amount for a single individual listed in 477-000- 012; and (iv) Medical expenses not provided by the institutional service provider are deducted from the share of cost (SOC) amount owed to the provider. This may include expenses not covered by Medicaid or medical insurance premiums.