Each application requires an investigation, which is performed by the General Assistance Office. Individuals as necessary may be subpoenaed by the Clerk to give testimony or provide information and documentation. A determination as to approval and denial is then made based on eligibility as set forth in the Idaho Code. An automatic lien on real or personal property, which may be perfected within 30 days, goes into effect upon filing of application. When an applicant may be eligible for other funding to pay for charges he must apply to all other sources and be denied by them before he can be eligible to receive county funds.
Assistance is given in applying for other programs and services.
Each approved claim is reduced to Medicaid rates and presented to the Auditor for payment. Cases involving the Catastrophic Fund are prepared and mailed. For all assistance granted to an applicant a reimbursement is required. The General Assistance Office works with applicant to determine monthly payment, after approval from Commissioners, and collects these payments to be credited to the County Indigent Fund. Monies in this fund are available for expenditure at any time for the purpose of the County Indigent and need not be budgeted.