Section 400.7008. Application; completing required forms and providing relevant documentation to department; eligibility determination based on conditions and resources existing during emergency period; request for emergency relief after authorization period.

(1) Any person may apply for the SER program for himself or herself and the SER group of which he or she is a member or as an authorized representative of another person or persons. The right to apply shall not be limited or denied due to any of the following:

(a)   Age.

(b)   Race.

(c)   Nationality.

(d)  Ethnic background.

(e)   Sex.

(f)  Political opinions.

(g)   Religious beliefs.

(h)   Physical or mental handicaps.

(i)   Marital status.

(2)  All members of the SER group shall be listed on   the   application form.

(3)   An application is considered completed when all    of   the   following provisions have been complied with:

(a)  The application form prescribed by the department   has   been   filled out.

(b)    The application has been signed by the applicant      or      by      the applicant's authorized representative.

(c)   The application has been received by the department.

(4)   To assist the department in determining eligibility  for  emergency relief, a client shall complete forms that are required by the department or that provide information needed for the completion of such forms.  When required by the department, a completed form shall include   signatures   of all adult members of the SER group.

(5)   A client shall cooperate in the eligibility determination process by providing any available documentation requested by the department regarding to any of the following matters:

(a)   Identity.

(b)   The existence and nature of the emergency.

(c)   Income.

(d)  Assets.

(e)   Social security number.

(f)  The cost of resolving the emergency.

(g)   Liability for shelter, heat, non-heat electric and utility costs.

(h)   The amount of shelter costs.

(i)   Payment by the relief group of a required payment    amount   that    is established by these rules as a condition of eligibility for relief.

(6)   Eligibility shall be determined on the basis  of  conditions  and resources as they exist during the emergency period. If emergency relief is requested after the end of the authorization period, a new   application and determination of eligibility are required.

History: 1993 AACS; 2015 AACS.