MFIP, DWP, SNAP, MSA, GA:
No provisions.


GRH:
People have a basis of eligibility for GRH when alcohol or drug addiction is a material factor that limits the person’s ability to work and provide self-support. This means that if the client was to stop the addictive behavior, no disabling condition would remain.

Drug or alcohol addiction (DA&A) must be verified through 1 of the following:

●	Termination of SSI/RSDI benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) based on drug or alcohol addiction.
●	A SMRT determination that the client's disabling condition is the result of continued drug or alcohol addiction.
●	A physician's certification that the client's disabling condition is the result of continued drug or alcohol addiction. Use the Minnesota Department of Human Services Request for Medical Opinion (DHS-2114) (PDF).
●	A qualified professional verifies that the client's disabling condition is the result of continued drug or alcohol addiction. Use the Group Residential Housing - Professional Statement of Need (DHS-7122) (PDF).

Follow the procedures in 0012.30 (Chemical Use Assessment) to determine if a client should be evaluated for chemical dependency.

After DA&A has been verified, enter “Y” on "Verified Material DA&A" field on the MAXIS DISA panel. MAXIS will send a DAIL message to change the eligibility basis to "Disability Based on DA&A".

Review the DA&A basis of eligibility at each recertification.

See 0010.18.05 (Verifying Disability/Incapacity - Cash), 0028.18.03 (Suitable/Unsuitable Work).