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NO: CONTINUE Step 6 Does the individual have a diagnosis or condition that causes him/ her to be unable to sign the application? YES: Verify the inability through a written statement from the individual’s doctor. CONTINUE NO: The individual must sign or make a mark on the application or designate an authorized representative in writing. STOP Step 7 Has anyone started guardian proceedings? YES: If action has been initiated to obtain a guardian for the individual, request verification that the action is on the court docket. Give 10 days for this verification to be provided. If the verification is provided within the 10 day period, continue to pend the application/ the individual’s eligibility until the guardian or conservator is appointed. NO: Submit an “Eligibility Worker Referral - Medicaid Referral to APS to Request Assessment for Guardianship” form to the Adult protective Services (APS) unit. Continue pending the application/ renewal until an APS decision has been made. CONTINUE Step 8 Was a guardian/conservator appointed? YES: Give the guardian/conservator 10 days to return the completed and signed application. If the completed and correctly signed application is not returned by the specified date, the application is invalid.