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Eligibility overview LDSS eligibility workers (EW) should follow the same criteria in evaluating an individual’s financial eligibility for AGSH as they would for any SSI or Non-SSI recipient. However, there are some additional considerations regarding AGSH: AGSH is available to individuals who have applied for auxiliary grant and who are assessed using the UAI. AGSH individuals must meet the residential level of care at a minimum, be interested in receiving AGSH, and be determined through an AGSH evaluation to be eligible for AGSH. AGSH is only available to individuals who do not require ongoing, onsite, 24-hour supervision and care or recipients who have any of the prohibited conditions or care needs described in subsection D of §63.2-1805 of the Code of Virginia. The number of participants in AGSH is limited to 120 individuals pursuant to an agreement between DARS and Social Security Administration (SSA). The AGSH provider must be an approved provider with DBHDS and certified by DARS. The AGSH provider list is available on the Fusion website. The AGSH settings are regionally designated for Northwestern, Southwestern, and Central Virginia and slots are based on availability and fair market rental rates. There are some special circumstances regarding absences from the AGSH setting that affect case closure. See Section 1.8.2 Residence Ends. AGSH recipients are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP benefits are excluded and will not be considered as countable income to the individual. AG cases for SH recipients shall be transferred to the locality where