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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS 07/19 CHAPTER C, PAGE 23 Eligibility cannot be determined without a DMAS 96 or an “Eligibility Communication Document” documenting an assessment has been done within the appropriate time frame. • If the assessment has been completed, request a copy of the DMAS 96 from the agency that completed it. • If the assessment has not been completed or the situation is unknown, send a written request for an assessment to the Adult Services Unit of the appropriate LDSS. o If one is received within the appropriate processing time frame, process the application. o If one is not received within the appropriate processing time frame, AG eligibility cannot be determined. See Chapter B - 7 for application procedures and Chapter B - 8 for redetermination procedures.

7. Residence In An Assisted Living Facility Or An Adult Foster Care Home The individual must be residing in an assisted living facility (ALF) that has been authorized to operate and is licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services, or residing in an adult foster care home (AFCH) that has been approved by a local DSS. Note: A group home licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is not eligible to be an auxiliary grant provider. Exception: When an applicant meets all eligibility criteria except residence in an ALF or AFCH, the worker shall send the Notice of Action for AG informing the individual he is approved for AG pending placement in an approved setting. The individual will have 30 days from the date of the notice to move into an appropriate placement. The worker must verify residence as stated below in Chapter C Section 7 before AG payments may be disbursed. If placement is not confirmed within the 30-day time period, send Notice of Action for AG to deny the application.

7.1. Residing In An ALF Or AFCH An individual is residing in an ALF or AFCH if • He is living in the ALF or AFCH at the time of approval of the application or