Section 400.3006. Temporary absence from home.

 (1)   A person is temporarily absent from the home if  all  of   the following provisions apply:

(a)     The person's location is known.

(b)     There is a definite plan for the person's return.

(c)     The person lived with the group before the absence.

(d)    The absence has lasted or is expected to last 30 calendar days or less.

(2)      The 30-calendar-day provision in subrule (1)(d) of this rule does  not apply if the absence is due to hospitalization.

(3)     A person who is temporarily absent as specified in  subrules (1) and

(2) of this rule is considered to be living in the home and continues to receive assistance.

History: 1997 AACS.