214 Independent Living Arrangement (AAM)

214 Independent Living Arrangement (AAM)

SR 22-24 Dated 08/22 Previous Policy

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“Independent living arrangement” means the form of housing for OAA, ANB and APTD recipients and applicants who do not reside in a residential care facility, a community residence, or a licensed and certified nursing facility.

Examples of independent living include private home, apartment, trailer, shared shelter or room rental.

Verify proof of shelter arrangement. Acceptable verification documents need to be in the individual’s name and include:

· Mortgage payment or statement for the residence;

· Signed lease or rental form;

· Property taxes or property insurance;

· Utility bill (electricity, cooking fuel, heating fuel, water/sewage or trash removal); or

· Signed shared shelter form or statement signed by the individual with whom the adult category applicant or recipient resides verifying their shelter expenses.

References: He-W 670.03; He-W 670.04; RSA 167:3-c,I; RSA 167:7; RSA 167:83,I(a); 20 CFR 416.1131; Section 1612(a)(2)(A) Social Security Act