Section 51.124. Modifications to the room and board contract

(a) If a participant pays rent directly to a landlord, but food is supplied through a provider, ‘‘room’’ shall be deleted from the room and board contract and the following shall apply:

(1) The participant shall pay 32% of the SSI maximum rate for board.

(2) If a participant’s income is less than the SSI maximum rate, 32% of the available income shall be charged to fulfill the participant’s monthly obligations for board.

(b) If a participant pays rent to a provider, but the participant purchases the participant’s own food, ‘‘board’’ shall be deleted from the room and board contract and the following shall apply:

(1) The participant shall pay 40% of the SSI maximum rate for room.

(2) If a participant’s income is less than the SSI maximum rate, 40% of the available income shall be charged to fulfill the participant’s monthly obligations for room.

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Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 51.127 (relating to delay in a participant’s income).