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MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD E-410 Division of Welfare and Supportive Services RESOURCES Medical Assistance Manual TYPES OF RESOURCES (not all inclusive) 24 Sept MTL 04/24 PERSONAL CARE AND HOME CARE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS (Cont’d)

PERSONAL CARE AND HOME CARE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS (Cont’d.)

• At the time the services are received, the applicant/recipient cannot be residing in a nursing facility, adult foster care home (licensed or unlicensed), institution for mental diseases, inpatient hospital, intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities or be eligible for home and community-based waiver,

home health or home help; and

• At the time the services are received, the services must have been recommended in writing and signed by the applicant/recipient’s physician as necessary to prevent the transfer of the applicant/recipient to a residential care or nursing facility. Such services cannot include the provision of companionship; and

• The contract/agreement must be signed by the applicant/recipient or legally authorized representative, such as an agent under a power of attorney, guardian, or conservator. If the agreement is signed by a representative, that representative cannot be the provider or beneficiary of the contract/agreement.

Assets transferred to another person in exchange for a contract/agreement related to personal services/assistance and/or payment for real property/homestead expenses after the date of application are considered available and countable assets until they are actually disposed of.

Verification (not all inclusive).

- Financial Statements - Bank Statements - Copy of signed contract - Itemized statements or bills - Verification of fair market value of services rendered.