Sec 36-550.06. Client eligibility

A. The seriously mentally ill are eligible for services under this article if they comply with the eligibility screening and application process prescribed in section 36-3408, and under any of the following circumstances:

1. They voluntarily seek the services.

2. The department receives a request for these services from a guardian who is authorized to consent to inpatient treatment pursuant to section 14-5312.01.

3. A court orders that they receive the services.

4. The chief medical officer of the Arizona state hospital recommends they receive such services.

B. Programs and services identified in section 36-550.05 may include purchase of care support payments to persons to supplement social security, supplemental security income or veterans administration disability payments, and client fees when available.

(L09, 3SS, Ch. 10, sec. 6. Eff. until 7/1/16)