General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

eading/writing, are identified (in red) with
“Needs Help Reading/Writing.” Individuals who
appear eligible to GR, are referred to the next
step in the application process in a routine
manner without priority handling.
• Individuals who appear to be mentally disabled
are interviewed immediately, before other
individuals waiting in the office.
• Homeless individuals who appear to be mentally
disabled and eligible to GR are issued
emergency aid, as needed, on a priority basis.
Individuals who appear unable to function
independently in a vendor hotel are referred to
co-located DMH/APS staff for assistance and
possible board and care placement.
• Individuals who appear to be mentally disabled
are referred, using a LEADER generated ABP
2012, to co-located DMH/APS staff for mental
health services and assistance with GR eligibility
requirements, including those requirements that
are deferred at the time of case approval.
• Cases for individuals determined to be NSA by
DMH/APS or the DDD are transferred
immediately to the designated NSA EW.
• Written instructions to vendor motel/hotels are
provided to individuals who are mentally
disabled, need assistance with reading or are in
wheelchairs using the out of drawer PA 211,
Directions to Vendor Hotel/Motel.
GR 41-106.4 –
Responsibilities of
Specialized NSA
Workers
What are the responsibilities of the specialized
NSA Worker?
In addition to regular duties, specialized NSA EWs:
• Work closely with DMH/APS staff to provide
expedited service to the NSA individual.
• Consult with the DMH/APS staff before
approving, denying or terminating an NSA
individual. Consultation with the DMH/APS staff
prior to approval is necessary because the
DMH/APS staff may require the entire 30 day
processing period to stabilize the individual.
NOTE: Negative actions on NSA cases require