5160:1-3-05.10 Medicaid: household goods and personal effects as resources.

 

 

 

TO BE RESCINDED

 

5160:1-3-05.10            Medicaid: household goods and personal effects as resources.

 

 

 

(A)    This rule describes the treatment of household goods and personal effects for the purposes of determining eligibility for medical assistance.

 

(B)  Definitions.

 

(1)     "Household goods", for the purpose of this rule, are all personal property customarily found in the home and used in connection with the maintenance, use and occupancy of the premises. This encompasses items necessary for an adequate standard of sustenance, accommodation, comfort, information and entertainment of occupants and guests. Such items include furniture, furnishings, linens, household appliances, carpets, dishes, cooking and eating utensils, televisions and personal computers.

 

(2)     "Personal effects, for the purpose of this rule, are other personal property normally held and recognized as incidental items intended for personal use by one or more household members. Such items include clothing, jewelry, watches, personal grooming articles and musical instruments.

 

(C)  Household goods and personal effects are excluded as resources.

 

(D)    Items acquired or are held for their value or as an investment are not considered personal effects and are countable resources. Such items can include but are not limited to gems, jewelery that is not worn or held for family significance, or collectibles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5160:1-3-05.10                                          TO BE RESCINDED                                        2

Effective:                                                             08/01/2016

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:                         04/15/2016

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

07/12/2016

Date

Promulgated Under:                           111.15

Statutory Authority:                           5160.02, 5163.02

Rule Amplifies:                                  5160.02, 5163.02

Prior Effective Dates:                         9/3/77, 2/1/79, 10/1/79, 1/3/80, 10/1/02