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Aged, Blind and Disabled Policy Manual Number: 110.060 Section: Financial Eligibility Requirements Chapter: ABD Inaccessible Resources August 01, 2024 TennCare 9 a. DDA Liens Exclude as unavailable an amount equal to the amount of the pending lien if there is written assurance from the DDA’s Office of General Counsel that a claim will be filed within 90 days is received. Do not extend or continue benefits until confirmation of the DDA’s intent to file a lien is confirmed. If a temporary 90 day exemption is extended, set up an expected change effective the 90th day. On the 91st day, secure a copy of the lien for the case record. If one has not been filed, discontinue the exemption and consider the entire amount of the applicant’s resources available to him. 8. Litigation The equity value of any resource involved in litigation is considered to be unavailable to the individual. Litigation means involved in a lawsuit or some type of court action. Verify with the individual’s attorney that litigation is ongoing or secure written documentation that substantiates the individual’s allegation that the asset is involved in litigation. The asset is considered unavailable to the individual effective the date it became involved in the litigation action.