473 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 010 - ASSIGNMENT OF PAYEE, GUARDIANSHIP, OR CONSERVATOR STATUS

No employee of the Department may serve as a guardian or conservator for any recipient for whom the employee:

(A) Determines eligibility;

(B) Authorizes service provision;

(C) Provides direct services; or

(D) Has any other professional relationship which may be considered a conflict of interest.

010.01 SERVICE WORKER AS PROTECTIVE PAYEE. A Department employee may act as a protective payee for a recipient only if the employee does not determine eligibility for a categorical program for the recipient. All other community resources must be explored before a services worker may accept the payee assignment.

010.02 PROVIDER AS PROTECTIVE PAYEE. The Department must approve before a service provider who contracts with the Department may act as protective payee for a recipient served by the service provider.

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473 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 010

Amended effective 7/11/2021