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.

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.