440 IAC 7.5-3-7 Allowable expenses

Sec. 7. (a) Allowable expenses for purposes of figuring the resident living allowance include the following: (1) Rent for the certified residence. (2) Utilities. (3) Telephone; long distance charges related to the individual's treatment plan shall be included as an allowable expense. (4) Household expenses, including the following: (A) Food. (B) Meals eaten out. (C) Household cleaning supplies. (D) Laundry supplies. (5) Transportation to and from programs and activities specified in the individual's treatment plan. (6) Medical insurance for non-Medicaid eligible individuals. (7) Insurance as required by court order or state statute. (8) Medical, dental, pharmacological, optometric, and auditory expenses that: (A) are essential to maintain or increase the level of independent functioning of the resident; and (B) cannot be paid for through: (i) Medicaid; (ii) Medicare; (iii) private health insurance; or (iv) other resources. (9) Personal care expenses, including: (A) clothing; (B) hair care; (C) personal hygiene supplies; and (D) other items that are essential to the resident's participation in the program. (10) Current psychiatric, rehabilitative, or habilitation services, including residential supervision and case management, specified in the individualized treatment plan. (11) Startup costs, including residence and utility deposits or purchase of basic furnishings specified in this article. (12) Court ordered child support payments may be included upon demonstration to the agency of the nature and amount of the payment. (13) Monthly deposit in an emergency fund. (b) For rent, utilities, and telephone, the individual's share shall be determined by equitably prorating monthly rent among all occupants, excluding the minor dependents of those occupants who are also living in the residence.