Emergency Assistance Payments

Emergency assistance payments are short-term benefits for specific emergency conditions that are provided to assist a family with an eligible child. These payments are not intended to meet ongoing and recurrent needs that will extend beyond the one hundred twenty (120) day service period. (3-17-22) 01. Emergency Payments. Emergency payments will be made to purchase goods and services relatin g to the emergency condition. (3-17-22) 02. Non-Allowable Payments. Emergency assistance funds may not be used to pay for the following: (3-17-22) a. Medical services reimbursable by Medicaid regardless of whether the individual is receiving o r eligible for Medicaid. (3-17-22) b. Services provided to meet a family's ongoing basic needs including housing, food, clothing , transportation, and household goods that extend beyond the one hundred twenty (120) days. (3-17-22) c. Services available through other community resources. (3-17-22) d. Child care that is not considered respite care. (3-17-22) e. Medical or automobile insurance. (3-17-22) f. Down payment or purchases of vehicles or real property. (3-17-22) 03. Funding Restrictions. The Department may take action to reduce emergency assistance payment s when available funding is insufficient. (3-17-22) 301. -- 999. (RESERVED)