Eligibility and Funding

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Question 1 of 5

You are a HAC staff member working with Molly, a 24-year old woman living with her mother and receiving the DD waiver. Molly wants to find housing of her own near a bus route so she can get to her job. Is Molly eligible for HAC?

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A. YES

B. NO

Correct! Molly is eligible for HAC since she is an adult who receives waiver services and wants to find housing of her own in the same housing where peole without disabilities reside.

Sorry, that's incorrect. Molly is eligible for HAC since she is an adult who receives waiver services and wants to find housing of her own that is not provider owned, leased or controlled.

Question 2 of 5

Molly receives monthly SSI payments, which will help fund her new place. Which statements are True regarding SSI?

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A. It is funded by payroll taxes.

B. It is a federally funded program.

C. Molly can use SSI for living expenses.

D. Molly can use SSI for program services.

That's right! You identified the two True statements regarding SSI. SSI is a program funded by the federal government. Molly can use SSI for living expenses such as food and housing. She cannot use it for program services.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are B and C. SSI is a program funded by the federal government. Molly can use SSI for living expenses such as food and housing. She cannot use it for program services.

Question 3 of 5

Is Molly eligible for Housing Assistance?

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A. Yes because she is eligible for waiver services.

B. No because she is not moving from a hospital, nursing facility or regional treatment center.

Correct! Molly is eligible for Housing Assistance since she's currently receiving the DD waiver, is under 65 and her housing costs would be more than 40% of her gross income.

Sorry, that's incorrect. Molly is eligible for Housing Assistance since she's currently receiving the DD waiver and is age and income eligible.

Question 4 of 5

Is Molly eligible for transitional waiver services for goods and moving expenses?

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A. Yes

B. No

That's right! Transitional services are items, expenses and related supports necessary and reasonable for individuals to transition from a licensed setting to their own home. Since Molly is currently living with her mother, she would not qualify for transitional Services.

Sorry, that's incorrect. Transitional services are items, expenses and related supports necessary and reasonable for individuals to transition from a licensed setting to their own home. Since Molly is currently living with her mother, she would not qualify for transitional Services.

Question 5 of 5

You help Molly create a budget and realize that her monthly employment income, Housing Assistance and SSI payments combined will not cover rent in the area she'd like to live. What do you suggest to help Molly maximize her budget?

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A. Recommend that Molly continue to live with her mother until she has enough money saved for six month's rent.

B. Look into MSA and energy cost assistance funding, which would help supplement her income.

C. Use HAC funds to supplement her rent.

D. Help determine if Molly should apply for MN Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) based on her income.

Great! MSA and MN SNAP are two other options that may help Molly move to the location near her job.

Sorry, that's incorrect. The correct answers are B and D. MSA and MN SNAP are two other options that may help Molly move to the location near her job.

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