General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

• If a non-resident is physically and/or mentally
handicapped and incapable of traveling alone, as
verified by a doctor’s statement, the travel
expenses for the attendant may be authorized.
This authority may not be delegated below the
level of Deputy District Director. A copy of the
doctor’s statement must be attached to the original
PA 304 and forwarded to the Transportation Unit.
• When the nonresident presents medical
verification requiring air travel, approval at the
Deputy District Director level may be granted. The
medical verification is attached to the original PA
304 and forwarded to the Transportation Unit.
• When an attendant is required, the name and
relationship of the attendant to the nonresident is
to be entered on the PA 304 and forwarded to the
Transportation Unit.
GR 42-409.5 – Food
Allowance
Are individuals who are being returned to their
residence issued a food allowance?
Yes, individuals who are being returned to their
residence are issued a food allowance during the time
they are enroute home whenever the total amount of
travel time exceeds four hours.
GR 42-409.6 – Amount
of Food Allowance
How is the amount of the food allowance
determined?
• The total number of meals required is
estimated, allowing one meal for each four
hours traveled – see following chart:
Number of Meals 1 person 2 persons
1 $2.15 $4.30
2 $4.30 $8.60
3 $6.45 $12.90
4 $8.60 $17.20
5 $10.75 $21.50
6 $12.90 $25.80
7 $15.05 $30.10
8 $17.20 $34.40
9 $19.35 $38.70
10 $21.50 $43.00
11 $23.65 $47.30
12 $25.80 $51.60