Section 120.120 Individual's responsibilities

Section 120

Section 120.120  Individual's

responsibilities

a)         Information to establish eligibility

The Individual

shall provide, as able, the factual information necessary to establish

eligibility, including the consent to release information as provided for in

Section 120.100(c). The ISC agency or service provider, with the consent of the

Individual, may assist in obtaining such information.

b)         Reporting changes in personal information and services

1)         It is the responsibility of the Individual or guardian to

report all changes in circumstances (including change in address, housing

arrangements, income or assets, or eligibility for other benefits or programs)

to the Department and to the provider within five working days after the

change.

2)         It is the responsibility of the Individual or guardian to

report changes in services currently provided by other entities which might

affect the extent of supports or services provided through the Medicaid HCBS

Waiver Program. Such information shall be reported to the provider.

c)         Application for other benefits

Individuals

are required to apply for all other financial benefits, such as Supplemental

Security Income, public assistance (the Illinois Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5]),

veterans benefits (38 U.S.C. 521, 541, and 542 (2011)), unemployment

compensation (the Unemployment Insurance Act [820 ILCS 405]), Social Security

retirement and disability benefits (Title II of the Social Security Act, 42

U.S.C. 401 (2011)), Worker's Compensation (Workers' Compensation Act [820 ILCS

305]), and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), for which they

may qualify and to avail themselves of such benefits at the earliest possible

date.

d)         Social security number

The

Department, in compliance with the Identity Protection Act [5 ILCS 179], may

request Individuals receiving program services to supply a social security

number for program administration purposes

305]), and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), for which they

may qualify and to avail themselves of such benefits at the earliest possible

date.

d)         Social security number

The

Department, in compliance with the Identity Protection Act [5 ILCS 179], may

request Individuals receiving program services to supply a social security

number for program administration purposes. The service coordinator or provider

can assist the Individual in applying for a social security number if the Individual

so wishes.