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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI RESOURCE ELIGIBILITY 11/18 CHAPTER E PAGE 105 Example - Good Cause An individual's home was destroyed by a severe hurricane. Due to the extent of the devastation to the area, there were not a sufficient number of contractors available to rebuild the house. There were so many homes to rebuild and repair that the contractors could not estimate when they could begin to rebuild the recipient's home and could not accept any new contracts at the time. 56.1.4.1. Good Cause Claimed If payment(s) remain unspent, but the individual alleges: • Good cause; and • The intent to use the funds for their designated repairs or replacement. Obtain and evaluate • Evidence of the amount of payment(s) not treated as resources that are still unspent , • The individual’s signed statement regarding intent and • Evidence to substantiate the allegation of good cause, (e.g., letters from contractors, etc). 56.1.4.2. Intent to Use An individual cannot qualify for an extension of the initial 9-month period unless he/she intends to use the funds for their designated purpose, i.e., repair or replacement of excluded resources. 56.1.4.2.1. Change of Intent During Extension The good cause extension will terminate as of the date of the change of intent. The funds previously not treated as resources will be taken into account in determining resources for the following month.