Section DHS 251.05 - Procedures for eligibility determinationA relief agency shall do all of the following related to determining eligibility for relief:
(1) Establish written criteria for determining dependency, and review these written criteria at least annually for appropriateness.(2) Define and report to the department procedures for verification of eligibility. These shall be sufficient to substantiate the fundamental information upon which a determination of eligibility is based.(3) Establish written standards to be used to determine the type and amount of relief to be furnished.(4) Develop written policies defining the amounts of income, assets and income and asset disregards allowed for use in determining eligibility. A relief agency, in determining eligibility, shall disregard the following resources: (a) Low-income energy assistance benefits authorized under 42 USC 8621 to 8629.(b) Food stamp benefits authorized under 7 USC 2011 to 2029.(c) Any other resources prohibited by law from being considered.(5) Comply with the requirements of s. 49.015, Stats., in determining an applicant's eligibility for relief.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 251.05
Register, May, 1996, No. 485, eff. 6-1-96.