Chapter 5 : Section 28
Guardianship Subsidy: Understanding Roles
Policy
The Department shall review each guardianship subsidy case annually.
A permanent guardian, who receives guardianship subsidy and relocates to another state, must provide verification of application for state program benefits in the new state of residence within 90 days of relocation in order to maintain eligibility for guardianship subsidy.
Procedures
Direct the permanent guardian to complete the Guardianship Subsidy Annual Review within 30 days of the anniversary date.
Review the completed Guardianship Subsidy Annual Review to determine continued eligibility for guardianship subsidy and appropriateness of the subsidy amount within ten days of receipt.
Send the Annual Review Notification to the permanent guardian within 30 days of the annual review.
If the permanent guardian fails to return the Guardianship Subsidy Annual Review within 30 days, suspend the guardianship subsidy.
Notify the permanent guardian of suspension of subsidy by completing and mailing the Suspension Notice.
If the permanent guardian relocates to another state, inform the guardian that he/she must apply for and provide verification of application for state program benefits in the new state of residence within 90 days of relocation.
Documentation
If necessary, update the Provider record.
Legal
A.R.S. ยง 8-814. Permanent guardianship subsidy; offsets; discontinuation; annual review; appeals; definition
