Section DMA 1.04 - Eligibility criteria(1) APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY. The department may make payments under this chapter if all of the following are met: (a) The applicant is an individual who meets the requirements of s. 321.45(1) (a) or (1) (b), Stats.(b) The applicant is experiencing a financial emergency that is not otherwise covered by insurance or reimbursement from other sources.(c) The financial need is beyond the means of the applicant at the time of the application.(2) FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY. In all cases, if expenses are covered by insurance or some other source of reimbursement, distribution of aid will be denied. Costs eligible for aid include, but are not limited to: (a) Disaster related expenses not otherwise reimbursed.(b) Expenses for treatment or hospital related to a medical emergency.(e) Privately owned vehicle repairs essential to maintaining a vehicle in safe operating condition and routine maintenance, vehicle insurance premium for the period of emergency need, the cost of emergency operation needed, and car payment.(f) Rental assistance for payment of initial rent and deposit, payment of rent, house and trailer payments, and emergency shelter.(g) Travel expenses for immediate family members related to medical treatment or hospitalization of service member resulting from military service.(h) Unreimbursed funeral expenses of an immediate family member for which the applicant is financially liable.(i) Utilities assistance for payment of required deposits and payment of utility bills.(j) Expenses the department determines are valid for aid.(3) INELIGIBLE COSTS. Costs ineligible for aid include, but are not limited to: (a) Business ventures or any similar investment.(b) Civilian court fees, fines, judgments, liens, bail, legal fees, and income tax.(c) Coverage of over-drafted bank accounts and associated overdraft fees.(e) Educational expenses.(f) Funeral expenses that are reimbursed by insurance, social security, or veterans benefits.(h) Goods or items for convenience, comfort, or luxury.(i) Liquidation or consolidation of debts.(k) Medical, dental, and hospital expenses that are reimbursed by insurance, Social Security, or veterans benefits.(L) Rental, lease, or purchase of a new or used privately owned vehicle and costs associated with rental, lease, or purchase such as taxes, registration, and insurance. (m) Requests totaling less than $100. (o) Expenses the department determines are invalid for aid.(4) FACTORS. In making a determination under sub. (2), the department will consider all of the following as well as other factors the department deems relevant to fulfill the purpose of the aid program while preserving the integrity of the fund: (a) The eligibility of costs for which aid is requested.(b) Whether the applicant has received previous aid and if additional payment is deemed appropriate.(c) Whether aid will relieve the situation.(d) The availability of insurance. Wis. Admin. Code Department of Military Affairs DMA 1.04
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