474 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 012

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 474-1-012 - ASSIGNMENT OF PAYEE, GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATOR STATUS

No employee of the Department shall serve as a protective payee, guardian or conservator for any recipient when the employee

(A) Determines eligibility;

(B) Authorizes services;

(C) Provides direct service; or

(D) Has any other professional relationship which may be considered a conflict of interest.

012.01DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE AS PROTECTIVE PAYEE. A service worker may act as protective payee for a recipient only if the employee does not determine eligibility for a categorical program for that recipient. All other community resources must be explored before a services worker may accept the payee assignment.

474 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 012

Adopted effective 6/26/2022