2. The department finds that the participant willfully made or caused to be made, false statements relating to the participant’s eligibility during the assessment conducted under s. VA 11.04. 3. The department determines that the participant is no longer in need of assistance provided by the program based on a reassessment conducted under s. VA 11.04 (2). 4. A participant voluntarily terminates assistance provided by the veterans outreach and recovery program.
5. A participant is incarcerated in prison.
6. The department determines that the needs of a participant exceed the capabilities of the veterans outreach and recovery program.
7. The department determines that a participant does not meet the eligibility requirements of the veterans outreach and recovery program.
(e) Duplicate benefits. Eligibility for assistance is not offset or limited to benefits or services a veteran is entitled to receive under any other program administered by the department.
VA 11.04 Determination. (1) Assessment. Prior to enrollment in the veterans outreach and recovery program, the veteran shall be assessed to verify residency and veteran status and determine the need for assistance in the following areas:
(a) Medical.
(b) Legal.
(c) Alcohol and other drug abuse.
(d) Mental health.
(e) Vocational.
(f) Housing.
(g) Employment.
(h) Other needs identified by the department.
(2) Reassessment. A department shall conduct reassessment interviews with program participants at intervals established by the department to evaluate progress, monitor compliance, and determine ongoing need, outcomes, and planning.
VA 11.05 Assistance. Upon completion of an assessment conducted under s. VA 11.04 (1) and pursuant to a written agreement between the department and the eligible veteran, any of the following services for assistance or referrals to a community provider for assistance may be provided: (1) Claims and benefits assistance.
(2) Counseling.
(3) Education.
(4) Financial assistance.
(5) Housing and utilities.
(6) Insurance.
(7) Job training and placement.
(8) Mental or behavioral health services.
(9) Rehabilitation and recovery services.
(10) Transportation.
(11) Treatment services.
(12) Other support services as approved by the department.
VA 11.06 Administration. (1) funding. The department may provide funding to facilitate the provision of services under s. VA 11.05. (2) Standard operating guidelines. (a) Standard operating guidelines. The department shall establish written standard operating guidelines for administering the veterans outreach and recovery program.
(b) Orientation. The department shall ensure that all individuals involved in the operations of the veterans outreach and recovery program are thoroughly familiar with the requirements and operational procedures of the program.
(c) Review of program. The department shall review the standard operating guidelines at least annually and shall update the guidelines on a continuous basis to reflect current operations. Documentation of the review shall be maintained with the written document.
(3) Outreach and recovery regional coordinators. The department shall employ regional coordinators to assist with the administration and coordination of the veterans outreach and recovery program.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. (END OF RULE TEXT)
