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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 24
West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 13 Chapter 24 Long Term Care
24.4.3.A Authorized Representative Resides in Another State If the authorized representative does not reside within the state of West Virginia, he may submit any required documentation electronically, or by mail, to the appropriate Worker in the appropriate county office. The authorized representative may also ask a nursing facility staff member who has knowledge of the client’s financial circumstances to communicate with the Department and submit documentation on the client’s behalf. However, applications and redeterminations must still be signed by the applicant, the spouse or the authorized representative. 24.4.3.B Authorized Representative Resides in Another County When the authorized representative resides in another county, he may submit any required documentation electronically, or by mail, to the Worker in the county responsible for the case. The authorized representative may also choose to communicate with and submit documentation to the Department in his own county of residence. In this situation, the county receiving the documentation should forward it securely to the county responsible for the case the same day it is received. 24.4.3.C Correct County of Residence for Nursing Facility Applicants Nursing facility residents are considered to reside in the county where the nursing facility is located. However, there may be instances when the client applies before entering the nursing facility. The county in which the individual resides on the date of application will accept responsibility for processing the application. • When the applicant resides in a nursing facility at the time of application, the county where the facility is located accepts responsibility for processing the application. • When the applicant still resides in their home county at the time of application, the current county of residence accepts responsibility for processing the application. Once eligibility has been determined, the case and record should be transferred to the county of the nursing facility.