Appendix B: Level of Needs Table - Hours of Service for the Veterans Independence Program Grant Determination Tool

Appendix B: Level of Needs Table - Hours of Service for the Veterans Independence Program Grant Determination Tool
Level of Need Score Level of Need Category Number of Housekeeping Hours Service Delivery Actions
0.5 - 1.5 Minimal assistance 1 hr every week
  • GDT user calculates number of hours with rate the participant is currently paying or with standard rate provided for geographic area
  • GDT user can adjudicate /action any eligible benefits within their delegated authority
2.0 – 3.0 Routine assistance 3 hrs every two weeks
  • GDT user calculates number of hours with rate the participant is currently paying or with standard rate provided for geographic area
  • GDT user can adjudicate /action any eligible benefits within their delegated authority
3.5 – 4.0 Regular Assistance 2 hrs every week
  • GDT user calculates number of hours with rate the participant is currently paying or with standard rate provided for geographic area
  • GDT user can adjudicate /action any eligible benefits within their delegated authority
4.5 – 5.0 Regular assistance with some significant need 3 hrs every week
  • GDT user calculates number of hours with rate the participant is currently paying or with standard rate provided for geographic area
  • GDT user can adjudicate /action any eligible benefits within their delegated authority
5.5 – 6.0 Significant need 4 hrs every week
  • GDT user calculates number of hours with rate the participant is currently paying or with standard rate provided for geographic area
  • GDT user can adjudicate /action any eligible benefits within their delegated authority
  • Based on GDT score no referral to the District is required
Greater than 6 Maximum HK assistance 2 hours daily (14 hours per week)
  • GDT user calculates number of hours with rate the participant is currently paying or with standard rate provided for geographic area
  • If level of need is an amount that exceeds maximum rates GDT user will refer to the District for follow up and consideration for approval
 
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