Section 17.22.7. Consumers eligible for services.

The state office shall seek to restrict appointments to only those necessary. The state office will not accept an appointment based upon a voluntary petition.

       22.7(1) In order to qualify for services, the consumer shall meet all of the following criteria:

        a.           Is a resident of the state of Iowa;

        b.           Is aged 18 or older;

        c.           Does not have a willing and responsible fiduciary to serve as an SDM;

        d.           Is capable of benefiting from the services of an SDM;

        e.           Receipt of SDM services is in the best interest of the consumer; and

        f.            No alternative SDM resources are available.

       22.7(2) The following cases shall be given priority:

        a.           Those involving abuse, neglect or exploitation;

        b.           Those in which a critical medical decision must be made; or

        c.           Any situation which may cause serious or irreparable harm to the consumer's mental or physical health or estate.

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