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If the application form is not signed by the individual or the authorized representative and returned to the agency by the specified date, deny the application because it is invalid. Guardianship Will Be Pursued Continue an individual’s eligibility or to pend the initial application until a guardian is appointed. Guardian Appointed 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. Place of Application Initial applications and renewals are to be filed in the Virginia locality in which the individual last resided outside of an institution or an AFC home. Note: Both public and private pay ALFs are considered institutions for AG purposes. ALFS are facilities licensed by Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs for four or more individuals. Institutions also include hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing facilities, etc. Filed In Wrong Locality If the application is filed in a locality in which an individual does not have residence, the receiving agency must immediately forward the application to the locality of residence. Ms. Smith lived in Hampton prior to going into the ALF. The locality that is responsible for eligibility is Hampton DSS. Ms. Smith moved in temporarily with her son who lives in Newport News before relocating to the ALF. Hampton DSS is responsible for determining eligibility for AG.