General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

General Relief Money Management Case, (an out
of drawer form) is completed and sent to Special
Operations Section (SOS).
• A PA 100, Notice Regarding Rent/Room &
Board/Board & Care/Dormitory Rate, is generated
by LEADER and sent to the vendor when R&B is
approved as a vendor payment.
GR 44-2112.3 Amount
of Room & Board
GR 44-212.4 Issuing
Room & Board
GR 44-213 Dormitory
Living
How much is the R&B payment?
The R&B payment consists of the current maximum
$208 plus $20 (personal and incidental needs of $11
and clothing allowance of $9).
How is the R&B payment issued?
In most cases, R&B is issued to the individual;
however, if the case is money management, the
current R&B payment of $208 is made via vendor
payment to the facility. The $20 (personal and
incidental needs and clothing) is issued to the
individual.
What is dormitory living?
In order for a facility to be classified as a dormitory
facility, it must:
• Have a business license.
• Pay all household upkeep expenses.
• Have ten or more beds located in a dormitorystyle
sleeping area.
• Provide household cleaning and linen service.
GR 44-213.1 Dormitory
Provider Is a Relative
What if the dormitory provider is a relative?
Only regular shared housing is budgeted.
Refer to GR 44-208 for details on shared housing.
GR 44-213.2 Food
Is the dormitory facility required to provide food?
No, the dormitory facility is not required to provide
food. The individual is responsible for meeting food
needs with the food allowance in the GR grant. The
individual may also be eligible for Food Stamps.