Section 240.520  Who May Make Application

a)         The applicant is the individual making application for Community Care Program (CCP) services or on whose behalf such application is made. Application may be made by an individual or an authorized representative.  The applicant signs the application except when application is being made on behalf of the applicant by the authorized representative.

1)         When an individual has an authorized representative, the application may be signed by the authorized representative, as defined in Section 240.160;

2)         When an individual has a legally appointed guardian, the guardian must sign the application for the applicant. A legally appointed guardian may serve as either or both the "guardian of the person" and/or the "guardian of the estate".  One legally appointed guardian may serve as "guardian of the person" while a second legally appointed guardian may serve as "guardian of the estate".  If two different persons are appointed guardian for the applicant, one of the "person" and one of the "estate", the "guardian of the person" determines which one is to sign the application.

b)         The applicant may be assisted by the Case Coordination Unit (CCU) or by individuals of the applicant's choice in the application process.

(Source:  Former Section 240.520 renumbered to Section 240.510, new Section 240.520 renumbered from Section 240.510 and amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 11193, effective July 1, 1989)