The worker must verify the terms of the account with the financial institution. If any individual on the account is able to withdraw the total amount, the full amount of the account is considered the client's. If all signatures are required to withdraw the money, the proportionate share must be counted toward the client.
If the client verifies that none of the money belongs to him/her, the client must be allowed 60 days to remove his/her name from the account. The client must provide proof of the change. After the client removes his/her name from the bank account, eligibility may be determined retrospectively and/or prospectively. If the client does not remove his/her name in 60 days, the money is counted as a resource.
If a portion is the client's, the worker must notify the client of the requirement to put the money in a separate account.
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