65G-13.006. In-Home Subsidy Restrictions

(1) In-home subsidy funds are limited to an individual determination of need and shall not be used to purchase restricted items, which include:

(a) Satellite or cable television services or the purchase of a television;

(b) Maintenance of a swimming pool;

(c) Vacation travel or accommodations;

(d) Aesthetic home improvements;

(e) Contractor services;

(f) Medical or dental services;

(g) Medicines, medical supplies, or adaptive equipment or aids;

(h) Any portion of the principal or interest of a mortgage payment;

(i) Insurance premium(s), which include but are not limited to life, auto, medical/health, renter’s, and homeowner’s;

(j) Loans, debts, or credit card payments;

(k) Personal spending funds or savings accounts;

(l) Alcohol or nicotine products or supplies;

(m) Alimony payments or child support payments, alimony payments, child support payments, or any payments that are not for the direct benefit of the client;

(n) Major appliances, which includes but is not limited to an air conditioner, heater, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, or washer/dryer;

(o) Computer, tablet personal computer, or cell phone;

(p) Second telephone line;

(q) Court costs, lawyer fees, traffic tickets, or fines;

(r) Recreational items or expenses related to events and activities that a client attends;

(s) Reimbursement of money owed for cost of expenses related to events and activities that a client attends;

(t) Capital improvements to property;

(u) General repair and maintenance of property, which includes but is not limited to repair and maintenance of major appliances;

(v) Fees related to legal guardianship and legal guardianship reports;

(w) Property taxes;

(x) Supporting or subsidizing any other person living in the client’s household;

(y) Paying a contractor for the provision of services and supports to a client who is the recipient of the in-home subsidy;

(z) Internet;

(aa) Transportation;

(bb) Services and supports otherwise covered under Rules 65G-13.002 and 13.003, F.A.C.; and

(cc) Covering or replacing supports or services which are allowable under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Medicaid State Plan, the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver, or any other governmental agency.

(2) This rule shall be reviewed, and if necessary, renewed through the rulemaking process five years from the effective date.

Rulemaking Authority 393.066, 393.0663, 393.0695, 393.501 FS. Law Implemented, 393.063, 393.066, 393.0663, 393.0695 FS. History–New 12-25-22.