Section 470-2-001 - APPLICATIONAn individual wishing to apply for assistance must complete and submit an application. A relative or other person acting for the client may complete the application.
001.01INTERVIEW. An interview is required at initial application.(A) Applicants can request a face-to-face interview or the Department can request a face-to-face interview if determined necessary; and(B) For medical benefits only, an application may be signed by and an interview held with a relative or another individual acting on the applicant's behalf.001.02ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. The following categories of individuals are eligible for assistance and services if they meet the other eligibility requirements of the program:(A) Refugees admitted under Section 207 of the immigration and Nationality Act and Amerasians from Vietnam admitted with a visa with Section 204 indicated;(B) Asylees under Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act;(C) Individuals whose alien status has been adjusted. An individual from any country is eligible if their status has been adjusted to a permanent resident alien from one of the previously listed statuses;(D) Asylees or parolees as refugees;(E) Cuban and Haitian Entrants or Parolees in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 400.43(a)(4) and 401.2;(F) Individuals admitted as conditional entrants under Section 203(a)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; and(G) Victims of severe forms of trafficking, as determined by the Office of Refugee Resettlement.001.03INDIVIDUALS INCLUDED IN THE UNIT. When an individual in the unit reaches their time limit for assistance, their needs are removed from the grant. Income and resources of a responsible adult who is no longer eligible are counted for the rest of the unit.470 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 001
Amended effective 12/6/2014.Amended effective 6/6/2022Amended effective 6/14/2023