(a)

1. (1) The Program Eligibility Specialist can preapprove one (1) lifetime payment of vehicle insurance for a current or former TEA participant who is currently engaged in an allowable work activity.
2. (2) The lifetime payment may cover up to six (6) months of insurance but cannot exceed six (6) months.
3. (3) In the case of a former participant, the assistance must be requested within twelve (12) months of case closure.
4. (4) The Program Eligibility Specialist should verify whether the participant has had previous insurance assistance by reviewing the RSRH screen in WISE.

(b)

1. (1) If the participant is purchasing a vehicle, the required documentation will be the same as if the participant was receiving vehicle down payment assistance from the program.
2. (2) The participant will be encouraged to contact as many insurance providers as possible and to submit the lowest two (2) quotes for review.
3. (3) The Program Eligibility Specialist and supervisor will review to determine if the insurance quotes are reasonable.

(c)

1. (1) A budget must be completed for employed participants only.
2. (2) The Program Eligibility Specialist, along with the participant, will complete the TEA-1409, Household Income and Expense Worksheet, to show the participant can afford the expense without assistance.

3. (3)

   1. (A) The Program Eligibility Specialist will calculate the budget using countable earned and unearned income.
   2. (B) See 20 CAR §§ 502-504 and 502-509.
4. (4) Any disregarded income cannot be used in figuring the household budget.

(d) The Program Eligibility Specialist may preapprove one (1) lifetime assistance payment that is limited to one (1) policy period for a participant who cannot pay the insurance due to an emergency, if the participant:

1. (1) Has never received prior insurance assistance; and
2. (2) Can show ability to normally make the insurance payments.

(e)

1. (1) The Program Eligibility Specialist, with the participant, will complete the TEA-1409, Household Income and Expense Work Sheet.
2. (2) The participant should have at least two hundred dollars ($200) remaining in the budget in order for assistance to be approved.

(f)

1. (1) If the Department of Human Services does not have a TEA-1400, Provider Agreement, on file for the insurance provider, the provider must complete the form before insurance can be approved.
2. (2) The department will send payment for insurance directly to provider.
3. (3) If the policy is cancelled for any reason, the provider must send a check to the department for the amount paid on the policy by the department.
4. (4) The provider must reference the participant’s name and check number of the original insurance check.