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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS 07/19 CHAPTER C, PAGE 52 • The other benefit is no longer available. The reasons for unavailability may include a limited period for filing that has expired or contributed funds were withdrawn prior to the AG eligibility determination period. The individual must provide verification from the other benefit provider that the filing period has expired. Accept the individual’s signed statement regarding the withdrawal unless there is evidence to the contrary.

10.6. Failure To Comply Without Good Cause If the individual refuses to apply for a benefit or refuses to accept a benefit to which the individual is entitled, the individual will be ineligible for AG and Medicaid. 10.6.1. Initial Application Deny the AG and Medicaid application and send a Notice of Action (for AG) to the applicant and his representative. If proof of SSI application is received after the denial but within the 45 day processing period, the application must be reopened and eligibility determined. See Chapter B - 7 for application processing procedures. 10.6.2. Redetermination/Change A Notice of Action (for AG) will be sent and the AG and Medicaid case will be closed. If proof of SSI application is received after the closure but before the effective date of closure, the case must be reopened and eligibility determined. See Chapter B - 8 for redetermination processing procedures and Chapter B - 9 for change processing procedures. 10.6.3. Payments Excluded From Requirement to Apply Payments such as child support, alimony, accelerated life insurance, etc., are not benefits for which an individual must apply.

11. Assignment Of Rights And Cooperation