Management of Recipient Funds – Local Office Responsibility

Section 140 TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES SUBCHAPTER d: MEDICAL PROGRAMS PART 140 MEDICAL PAYMENT SECTION 140.520 MANAGEMENT OF RECIPIENT FUNDS – LOCAL OFFICE RESPONSIBILITY Section 140.520  Management of Recipient Funds – Local Office Responsibility The local office shall: a)         Review each recipient's personal allowance account during the determination/redetermination process; b)         Provide advice and consultation to the recipient regarding handling of personal allowance funds; and c)         Provide counseling to the recipient regarding requests to purchase certain items/equipment normally provided by the facility.