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revised 11-02
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance refers to basic living expenses such as food
and shelter that are in excess of the normal expenses of the individual and
that are necessary for the individual to participate in an assessment or carry
out the terms of the individualized plan for employment.
The following guidelines apply to the provision of
maintenance assistance:
 | Maintenance may be provided for consumers when it is
necessary to support and derive the full benefit of other Department
services being provided. Maintenance will not be provided as a sole
service. Maintenance should not be used as a device for removing a
consumer from an undesirable home situation or for therapeutic reasons
only. |
| Subsidy of a consumer’s home through payment of any
type of maintenance to parents, wives, relatives, and/or friends is not
allowable. Maintenance should not be provided in the consumer’s own
hometown if the consumer has an established home. Exceptions should be
discussed with the field administrator if extenuating circumstances exist. |
| Maintenance, other than for diagnostic purposes, is
subject to the economic needs test. All maintenance should cease whenever
the first paycheck is received or within 90 days after a consumer is
employed. Maintenance costs shall not exceed established rates. |
- Room
and board allowances
| Short-term means a period of time generally less than
a week requiring the payment of daily rates rather than weekly or monthly.
(See Fee Schedule) |
| Long-term generally means more than a week, and less
than a month. The counselor may authorize for the prevailing rate not to
exceed the established maximum. (See Fee Schedule) |
| Extended-Term means room and board needs in excess of
one month, an Agreement for Services (DVR-9) is required. (See Fee
Schedule) |
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