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Application is made through the local DHHS office.
needs assessment using the previously-discussed 1-5
A worker contacts the consumer, evaluates income
and resources eligibility, and conducts a thorough
HOW ARE SERVICES OBTAINED?
scale. Next, the DHHS worker develops a service plan jointly with the consumer, assists with locating providers, and authorizes services as appropriate. A physician certification is required of the consumer’s need for services; the service plan must be reviewed by a registered nurse at the DHHS.
