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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI RESOURCE ELIGIBILITY 11/18 CHAPTER E PAGE 69 • Whether he or she intends to return; and • If he or she does not intend to return, when that decision was made. Note: If the individual has a guardian or power of attorney, obtain the “intent” statement from the guardian or POA. This statement governs the “intent to return” determination unless the statement is self- contradictory. 36.6.2.1. Self - Contradictory Statement Consider a statement to be self-contradictory if it contains conflicting or unclear expressions of intent. Examples of self-contradictory statements: “Sometimes I want to go home and sometimes I don't.” “I intend to go home but I also want to stay here.” “Yes, I want to go home, but I really don't know if I should.” If the individual's statement of intent is self-contradictory, contact someone who knows the situation, such as a physician, family member, or close friend or relative, to clarify the situation. 36.6.2.2. Factors Not to Consider Do not consider other factors, such as the individual's age, physical condition, or other circumstances when determining intent to return home. Assuming the individual is mentally competent, age, mental capacity, and physical condition are not factors in evaluating the individual's statement of intent. Example: The recipient is 93 years old and resides in an ALF. She tells the worker that her doctor believes she may not be able to leave the ALF and return home. However, she states that she intends to return to her former residence as soon as she is well enough to leave the ALF. Based on her statement, “intent to return home” is established.