1. (1) An individual with a significant disability may be determined ineligible for Community Support Services if:

   1. (a) A determination is made that the applicant for Community Support Services is not an individual with a significant disability, or
   2. (b) It is determined that the individual does not have a reasonable expectation of improving their independence.
2. (2) The applicant shall be notified in writing of the determination of ineligibility and shall be informed of their rights and the means by which the applicant may appeal the action taken.
3. (3) The applicant shall be provided a detailed explanation of the availability and purposes of the client assistance program, including how to contact the client assistance program. In Alabama, this program is known as the State of Alabama Client Assistance Program (SACAP).
4. (4) The Community Support Services Specialist shall refer the applicant, if appropriate, to other agencies and facilities, including the State Vocational Rehabilitation Service program.

5. (5) Review of ineligibility.

   1. (a) If an applicant for Community Support Services has been found ineligible, the Community Support Services Specialist shall review the applicant's ineligibility at least once within 12 months after the ineligibility decision to determine if the applicant's status has materially changed.
   2. (b) The review need not be conducted in situations where the applicant has refused the review, the applicant is no longer present in the State, the applicant's whereabouts are unknown, or the applicant has died.

Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §21-9-9(1); 29 U.S.C. §796, et seq.

History: New Rule: Filed July 29, 1999; effective September 2, 1999. Repealed and New Rule: Published June 30, 2021; effective August 14, 2021.