Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-8-1-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 795-8-1-.03 - Application And Eligibility

(1) An individual with a severe disability may be referred for SAIL/Homebound services by written or verbal referrals by the person seeking services or from a physician, medical institution, social agency, or interested individual.

(2) Due to limited funding of the SAIL/Homebound Program, individuals with spinal cord injuries and/or traumatic brain injuries shall be served first. Individuals with other disabilities, e.g., severe cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson's disease, or severe arthritis, will be served should funding permit. All individuals served must be dependent on others for at least six out of eight activities of daily living.

(3) An individual with a severe disability must make application to the Coordinator of the SAIL/Homebound Program of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Application is made through SAIL/Homebound staff in SAIL/Homebound offices located throughout the State of Alabama.

(4) An individual is eligible for SAIL/Homebound services if the individual:

(a) Has a severe disability as defined in Rule 795-8-.1 -.02(1),

(b) Resides in their own home, provided said home is safe and does not put the individual at risk,

(c) Is dependent on others for at least six of the eight activities of daily living listed:

1. Bowel and/or bladder therapy,

2. Feeding self,

3. Preparing all meals,

4. Checking for skin integrity,

5. Bathing self,

6. Dressing self,

7. Taking medication,

8. Transferring from bed to chair.

(d) Is 16 years of age or older,

(e) Has insufficient income or resources, including family income or resources, insurance, etc., to meet the cost of SAIL/Homebound services applied for,

(f) Is under the care of a family member who is free for employment,

(g) Would require institutionalization without SAIL/Homebound services, and

(h) Is a resident of the State of Alabama.

(5) An individual is deemed to be an applicant when the individual and/or family member has completed and signed the application form, has requested services, and has provided the necessary information to determine eligibility and services needed.

(6) An applicant's final determination of eligibility for SAIL/Homebound services shall be made by a regional rehabilitation committee who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Such regional rehabilitation committee shall be comprised of the following members:

(a) Medical specialist,

(b) Vocational rehabilitation counselor,

(c) Registered nurse,

(d) Physical therapist, and

(e) Social worker.

(7) An individual and/or family member must apply for, and obtain, any similar services that they may need prior to receiving comparable services from the SAIL/Homebound Program.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-8-1-.03

New Rule: Filed July 29, 1999; effective September 2, 1999.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 10, July 29, 2022, eff. 9/12/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 21-6-1, et seq.