65G-13.006. In-Home Subsidy Restrictions

(1) In-home subsidy funds are limited to an individual determination of need and shall not be used to purchase restricted items, which include: (a) Satellite or cable television services or the purchase of a television; (b) Maintenance of a swimming pool; (c) Vacation travel or accommodations; (d) Aesthetic home improvements; (e) Contractor services; (f) Medical or dental services; (g) Medicines, medical supplies, or adaptive equipment or aids; (h) Any portion of the principal or interest of a mortgage payment; (i) Insurance premium(s), which include but are not limited to life, auto, medical/health, renter’s, and homeowner’s; (j) Loans, debts, or credit card payments; (k) Personal spending funds or savings accounts; (l) Alcohol or nicotine products or supplies; (m) Alimony payments or child support payments, alimony payments, child support payments, or any payments that are not for the direct benefit of the client; (n) Major appliances, which includes but is not limited to an air conditioner, heater, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, or washer/dryer; (o) Computer, tablet personal computer, or cell phone; (p) Second telephone line; (q) Court costs, lawyer fees, traffic tickets, or fines; (r) Recreational items or expenses related to events and activities that a client attends; (s) Reimbursement of money owed for cost of expenses related to events and activities that a client attends; (t) Capital improvements to property; (u) General repair and maintenance of property, which includes but is not limited to repair and maintenance of major appliances; (v) Fees related to legal guardianship and legal guardianship reports; (w) Property taxes; (x) Supporting or subsidizing any other person living in the client’s household; (y) Paying a contractor for the provision of services and supports to a client who is the recipient of the in-home subsidy; (z) Internet; (aa) Transportation; (bb) Services and supports otherwise covered under Rules 65G-13.002 and 13.003, F.A.C.; and (cc) Covering or replacing supports or services which are allowable under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Medicaid State Plan, the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver, or any other governmental agency. (2) This rule shall be reviewed, and if necessary, renewed through the rulemaking process five years from the effective date.