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Administrative Plan 4/1/16 Page 3-9 SAHA Policy A family’s request for a live-in aide must be made in writing. Written verification will be required from a licensed professional, such as a doctor, that the live-in aide is essential for the care and well-being of the elderly, near-elderly, or disabled family member. The verification must include a description of services needed. For continued approval, the family must submit a new written request, subject to SAHA approval at each annual reexamination, or at any time there is a request to change a live-in aid. In addition, the family and live-in aide will be required to submit a certification stating that the live-in aide is (1) not obligated for the support of the person(s) needing the care, and (2) would not be living in the unit except to provide the necessary supportive services. SAHA will not approve a particular person as a live-in aide, and may withdraw such approval if [24 CFR 982.316(b)]: • The person commits fraud, bribery or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection with any federal housing program; • The person commits drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity; or • The person currently owes rent or other amounts to SAHA or to another PHA in connection with Section 8 or public housing assistance under the 1937 Act. Within 14 days of receiving a request for a live-in aide, including all required documentation related to the request, SAHA will notify the family of its decision in writing. The need for a reasonable accommodation will be reviewed and re-verified at the family’s annual reexamination, or when a change is made that pertains to the family’s reasonable accommodation and/or a change in live-in aide. At a family’s annual recertification, the family must submit a new request for a live-in aide. 3-79