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Eligibility guidelines for county
funding of substance abuse services:
These guidelines shall apply to all
persons requesting funding from Clinton County for the cost of his/her
substance abuse evaluations, counseling or treatment, and for persons
requesting assistance from the county with the legal costs related to
substance abuse commitments.
Substance abuse applicant/respondent
must meet the following criteria and be able to verify that he/she:
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Is a resident of Clinton County as
defined by Iowa Code Chapter 125.2(14); and/or
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Has legal settlement in Clinton
County as defined by Iowa Code Chapter 252.16;
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Has gross income not to exceed 150%
of federal poverty levels;
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Has resources within the guidelines
established by County General Assistance Policy;
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Is a poor person as defined by Iowa
Code Chapter 252.1; or
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Is a needy person as defined by
County General Assistance Policy;
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Has no personal ability or has no
Title 19 or other third party payer benefits to cover the services
for which funding is being requested;
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Meets the definition of Substance
Abuser according to DSM IV, and requires the level of treatment or
services for which funding is being requested;
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Follows correct pre-screening and
pre-admission procedures established by the Code of Iowa and/or by
the facility or agency to which applicant is seeking admission;
These guidelines shall remain in place
until such time as any Code of Iowa provisions would conflict with these
guidelines, or upon a 30-day written notice to the Board of Supervisors
of any intended changes.
If the applicant refuses to provide
information necessary to determine eligibility, funding may not be
approved.
Persons may contact the Assistant Mental
Health Coordinator by calling Kim Ralston at 244-0563 or in person to
schedule an appointment for assistance. Office hours are Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
