25 Cfr 20.331

§ 20.330

25 CFR Ch. I (4–1–08 Edition)
viders licensed or certified for homemaker service.

other destruction of their home and
loss or damage to personal possessions.
The Bureau will make payments only
for essential needs and other non-medical necessities.

[65 FR 63159, Oct. 20, 2000; 65 FR 76563, Dec. 7,
2000]

§ 20.335 What is the payment standard
for Adult Care Assistance?

§ 20.330 What is the payment standard
for Emergency Assistance?

The approved payment for adult care
assistance will not exceed the applicable state payment rate for similar care.

The approved payment will not exceed the Bureau’s maximum Emergency Assistance payment standard established by the Assistant Secretary.

[65 FR 63159, Oct. 20, 2000; 65 FR 76563, Dec. 7,
2000]

ADULT CARE ASSISTANCE

Subpart D—Services to Children,
Elderly, and Families

§ 20.331 What is Adult Care Assistance?
Adult care assistance provides nonmedical care for eligible adult Indians
who:
(a) Have needs that require personal
care and supervision due to advanced
age, infirmity, physical condition, or
mental impairments; and
(b) Cannot be cared for in their own
home by family members.

§ 20.400 Who should receive Services
to Children, Elderly, and Families?
Services to Children, Elderly, and
Families will be provided for Indians
meeting the requirements prescribed in
§ 20.300 who request these services or on
whose behalf these services are requested.
§ 20.401 What is included under Services to Children, Elderly, and Families?

§ 20.332 Who can receive Adult Care
Assistance?
An adult Indian is eligible to receive
adult care assistance under this part if
he/she:
(a) Is unable to meet his/her basic
needs, including non-medical care and/
or protection, with his/her own resources; and
(b) Does not require intermediate or
skilled nursing care.

Services to Children, Elderly, and
Families include, but are not limited
to, the following:
(a) Assistance in solving problems related to family functioning and interpersonal relationships;
(b) Referral to the appropriate resource for problems related to illness,
physical or mental handicaps, drug
abuse, alcoholism, and violation of the
law; and
(c) Protective services.
In addition, economic opportunity
and money management may also be
provided.

§ 20.333 How do I apply for Adult Care
Assistance?
To apply for adult care assistance,
you or someone acting on your behalf
must submit an application form to the
social services worker.

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§ 20.334

§ 20.402 When are protective services
provided?

What happens after I apply?

Protective services are provided
when children or adults:
(a) Are deprived temporarily or permanently of needed supervision by responsible adults;
(b) Are neglected, abused or exploited;
(c) Need services when they are mentally or physically handicapped or otherwise disabled; or

(a) The Bureau will determine eligibility based upon the income and available resources of the person named in
the application.
(b) Upon approval by the Bureau Line
Officer, payments will be approved
under purchase of service agreements
for adult care provided in state or tribally licensed or certified group settings, or by individual service pro-

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