5-018.03B Transportation Need

This service must be authorized only for the following conditions:

1. Apply for Benefits:  To allow the client to apply or be recertified for benefits and services from programs such as:

Medicaid, Food Stamps, State Supplement, AABD, and SSAD Services;

Social Security Administration;

Veteran’s Administration.

2. Shop for Food and Essential Items:  To allow a client to:

Shop for food;

Receive commodities or food pantry services; or

Obtain clothing or personal care items.

3. Obtain Legal and Financial Services:  To allow the client to:

a. Receive legal counsel from legal aid societies, private attorneys, county attorneys and other professional legal sources;

b. Allow the client to take care of financial matters.

4. Secure Housing:  To allow a client to locate, secure or retain adequate housing or independent living arrangement.  Transportation may be provided for a client to return home from a hospital or nursing facility.

5. Receive SSAD Services:  To allow the client transportation to and from congregate meals.  (Transportation to and from Adult Day Services is covered under Medical Transportation, see 473 NAC 5-018.03A).

6. Arrange Education/training:  To allow the client to make arrangements for participation in a formal educational or employment skill training program directed toward a self support goal.  

7. Secure Employment:  To allow the client to locate, apply for, or secure paid employment or training leading to paid employment.  DHHS does not pay for transportation to and from employment.  

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