General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Services Section must designate, in writing, which
estimate is to be utilized in effectuating the
necessary repairs.
• A final bill from the provider of the service
indicating the total final cost of the repair.
• A lettergram from the Property Services Section
stating that they have inspected the property and
that all work being billed for has been completed.
GR 44-239.7
Verification when Cost
Exceeds $200
•
What verification is needed when the cost
exceeds $200 in a 12-month period?
In addition t the verification above:
• Property Services Section
The Property Services Section must inform the
District director, in writing, if the essential repairs
in excess of $200 in a 12-month period are
required. The Property Services Section must
indicate what repairs are required and must
specify why the repairs are required and the
estimated cost.
• District Director
If the District Director agrees with the Property
Services Section’s recommendation, the Property
Folder is forwarded to the Division Chief,
requesting approval of the allowance.
GR 44-240 Special
Need for Telephone
What are the criteria for special allowance for
telephone?
• The special need allowance for a telephone may
be budgeted only at the lowest rate obtainable,
but in no instance may the allowance exceed
$5.91, tax included.
• This allowance requires the approval signature of
the ES.
• The allowance may be budgeted only in the event
of documented extreme illness or when lack of a
telephone could create a hazard to the individual.
• Case Comments are annotated with an
explanation of why the allowance is being made.