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Handbook Revision, May 1, 2019
This revision of the Statewide Intake Policy and Procedures Handbook was published on May 1, 2019. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Criteria for Substantial Impairment (PATS 11167)
This policy revision updates the APS eligibility criteria for people ages 18 to 64 and emancipated minors by adding degree of vulnerability.
See:
6121 Substantial Impairment
6122 People Individuals wWho Are Automatically Eligible Qualify as Substantially Impaired
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6351 Determining Financial Exploitation in APS In-Home Reports