General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

progress.
The assessment center is responsible for
system update.
Failure to comply/progress results in automated
initiation of non-compliance.
GR 40-120.33 – Length
of MSARP Treatment
How long can an individual be in MSARP
treatment?
Individuals are eligible to receive up to six months
plus an additional three month extension of
consecutive treatment services without regard to
employability status and remaining time on aid.
NOTE: If an individual relapses after nine months
(six month plus three months extension) of
consecutive treatment, the individual is
allowed to re-enter a treatment program
when assessed and referred by the
Assessment center to a treatment
program.
Individuals in treatment who are terminated due to
time limits may continue to receive substance
abuse treatment (residential or outpatient) for up to
a maximum of nine months. To be eligible for
ongoing treatment, the individual must have entered
treatment while still on GR. No GR is paid to the
individual or to the B&C provider and no action is
needed by districts on these cases after GR is
discontinued.
EXAMPLE #1:
An Employable’s MSARP treatment began May 15,
2004 the individual’s GR is terminated for time limits
June 30, 2004. DPSS will continue paying for
treatment services for up to nine months (six
months plus a three month extension). No action is
required by the district.
EXAMPLE #2:
GR was terminated for time limits June 30, 2004.
The individual was not in treatment at the time GR
eligibility expired. In August 2004, he wants to
enter treatment on his own. He will need to seek
treatment programs funded by sources, other than
DPSS, as he does not qualify for MSARP because