Definition
An AREP can be any adult who is not a member of the AU who is sufficiently aware of the household circumstances and is authorized by the household to act on behalf of the client for eligibility purposes. If an individual AREP is representing an organization, other individuals from that organization within the same department may also act as an AREP. An AREP assists the client with the application, recertification, and general eligibility processes.
An AREP is not authorized to receive health information about clients unless they have power of attorney or have been named on the completed and signed DSHS 14-012(x) consent form.
An AREP can share any information relevant to eligibility; however, the department can only share information with the AREP that is necessary for the purposes of determining financial eligibility.
An AREP can receive letters, including the income computation sheet, renewal forms, and ProviderOne services cards if the client has authorized the sharing of such correspondence.