INTENT

To provide a means for clients to request additional personal benefits that are not normally provided by AISH.

POLICY

Unique needs and circumstances may exist where a client or client’s dependent child requires goods or services that are not normally provided by AISH. The AISH program may provide additional personal benefits where a need is demonstrated.

The following eligibility requirements for requesting additional personal benefits must be met:

• The client must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Personal Benefits section;
• The need must not already be addressed with any other personal benefit;
• No other resources are available to meet the need;
• All existing alternatives have been considered;
• All avenues of appeal for provision of the benefit through other programs have been exhausted;
• Providing the benefit would significantly assist in managing their disability;
• Not providing the benefit would be detrimental to health; and
• The least costly alternative is used.

These decisions are not appealable.