Case Closure and Ineligibility Determination

(1) Case Closure. An individual's case shall be closed for the following reasons: (a) refusal, inability or unavailability to participate in SHIP services; or (b) change of residency status; or (c) refusal by residents of a 24 hour/seven residential program to contribute available financial resources to their room and board; or (d) death; or (e) at the request of the individual. (2) Noticeofcaseclosureand the termination of SHIP-supported services shall be provided in writing to the individual/guardian 30 days prior to the termination date of SHIP services. Case closure may be appealed through the appeals procedure set out in 107 CMR 12.09. (3) Once terminated, an individual/guardian must submit a new application in order to be considered for future SHIP-funded services. (4) Ineligibility Determination. An individual who does not meet the criteria as defined 107 CMR 12.04(1)orwho no longer meets those criteria shall be determined ineligible forSHIP-fundedservices. Notice of ineligibility shall be made in writing to the individual/guardian at the time of the determination. Individuals already receiving services shall be notified 30 days prior to the termination date of SHIP services. Ineligibility determination may be appealed through the appeals procedure set out 107 CMR 12.09.