HSP BASIS - LEARNING DISABILITY
ISSUE DATE: 03/2026
MFIP, SNAP, MSA, GA:
No provisions.
HSP:
People have a basis of eligibility for HSP if they have a PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION as having a learning disability and are following a rehabilitation plan if the county agency has developed or provided a plan for them, see PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION in 0002.51 (Glossary: Professional...).
Learning disability means a disorder in 1 or more of the psychological processes involved in perceiving, understanding, or using concepts through verbal language or non-verbal means. Also see LEARNING DISABLED in 0002.37 (Glossary: Learning...). The disability must severely limit the person’s ability to work and provide self-support. See 0010 (Verification), 0010.18.05 (Verifying Disability/Incapacity - Cash), 0028.18.03 (Suitable/Unsuitable Work).
Learning disabled does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, motor disabilities, developmental disability, emotional disturbance, or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.
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