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the individual will reside in the SH setting. These cases are not retained by the locality in which the person resided prior to entering the approved ALF setting unless the AGSH setting is also located in that jurisdiction. Exception: If a person leaves SH and returns to an ALF, the AGSH locality remains the locality of jurisdiction for AG. Note: DBHDS will track AGSH slots in addition to LDSS using LASER cost code and provide notification to DARS when applications have reached their maximum capacity. Eligbility process The AGSH recipient must have applied for AG or currently is an AG recipient. The qualified assessor will evaluate the individual’s level of care and will make a referral to the AGSH provider. The AGSH provider will conduct an SH evaluation and submit an approval letter to the EW and qualified assessor. For individuals who are applying for the AG initially and have selected to go into the SH setting, when all financial and non-financial requirements are met, send the Notice of Action for AG for SH approval. The individual will have 30 days from the date of the notice to find appropriate placement. When calculating the 30 days, allow 5 days for mailing out the Notice of Action for AG. Once housing has been located and a lease is signed, the AGSH provider will send the provider communication document to the EW along with a copy of the lease agreement. The EW will need to verify the SH address and send payment to the individual unless a designated representative payee has been assigned. Additional information should be requested to verify payee status i.e., a letter from SSA or documentation from CSB or Behavioral Health Authority. Payment will not be issued until placement is confirmed. If placement is not verifiable or has not been confirmed within the 30-day period, send Notice of Action for AG to deny the application. After the AGSH setting has been established, the EW will submit the renewal application to the individual and his representative payee