SECTION 612:10-3-5. Basic living requirements

(a)   A basic living requirement has been established for different size family groups. A family member is an individual who is a relative or guardian of an applicant or eligible individual. Basic living requirements are based on 200% of the Federal poverty level adjusted annually for family size. The standard is intended to cover only the necessities of food, shelter, utilities, clothing, transportation, and incidentals to give the counselor some criteria by which to measure the financial status of a client. To qualify as independent from the family group, the client must meet one of the following criteria:

(1)   Beneficiary of Titles II (federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits) or XVI (SSI);

(2)   At least 24 years of age and single;

(3)   A ward of the court and in custody of DHS;

(4)   Married and maintaining a separate household;

(5)   Meets the criteria for temporary housing as described in 612:10-3-5(c) or;

(6)   The counselor verifies the client has the financial resources to demonstrate self-sufficiency and the client declares no family contributions are available.

(b)   Verification of family membership should be based upon whatever available information most accurately documents family membership according to the definition given in this rule. Examples of acceptable verification include the latest Federal income tax return, payroll information, insurance policies, client report, and/or counselor observation.

(c)   An eligible individual whose disability has resulted in the need to live with family or friends, and as appropriate the individual's spouse and dependent children, will be considered as a separate household regardless of living arrangements.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1817, eff 4-3-96 (emergency); Amended at 14 Ok Reg 1432, eff 7-1-97; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1819, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1771, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1975, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1652, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1589, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1278, eff 8-27-15; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1995, eff 9-14-18; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1187, eff 8-11-19]