General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

approved by the Division Chief.
GR 44-232.2 Criteria for
Meals Out Allowance
What are the criteria for meals out allowances?
Individuals are eligible to a temporary meals out
allowance only when one or more of the following
criteria are met:
• A current PA 539, Request for Medical Verification
of Need for Meals Out, is on file.
• The PA 539 from the physician shows there is a
physical or mental condition that makes it
impossible for the individual to shop for and/or
prepare meals.
• The District Director has approved meals out
allowance due to a catastrophe.
• Catastrophes are limited to individuals who are in
need of the meals out allowance because their
cooking facilities have been destroyed by fire,
earthquake, or flood.
• The Division Chief has approved a meals out
allowance due to a temporary hardship.
GR 44-232.3 Time
Frame for Meals Out
How long can the meals out allowance be issued?
The meals out allowance is time limited as follows:
• Medical Reasons
Individuals receiving meals out for medical
reasons are eligible to the allowance for the
period specified by the doctor on the PA 539. If
no time limit is specified or if the physician
indicates an expiration date after the next annual
agreement, the need must be re-verified at the
next annual agreement.
• Catastrophes and Temporary Hardship Reasons
Eligible approved individuals may receive an
allowance for one month only.
GR 44-232.4
Verification
Verification:
• Medical Requirement is verified by a PA 539. A
copy of the PA 539 returned from a physician is
sufficient documentation.