Section 120.40  Exceptions To Use Of MANG Income Standard

MANG(AABD)

a)         An individual receiving long-term care in a licensed group care facility is allowed $30 per month in lieu of the MANG standard.

b)         Spouses sharing a room in a long term care facility, including a DMHDD facility or other medical care facility are considered residing together, if it is to their advantage when determining eligibility.  For spouses considered residing together allow sixty dollars ($60) per month for each individual in lieu of the MANG standard.

c)         A client 65 years of age and over receiving care in a State mental hospital is considered to be receiving long-term care.

d)         Children under age 21 are considered to be receiving long-term care if they are residing in one of the following settings:

1)         Skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities approved for participation.

2)         Psychiatric hospitals approved for participation.

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 2081, effective February 3, 1989)