Other Professional Services/Legal Services
HRSA Service Definition
Other Professional Services allow for the provision of professional and consultant services rendered by members of particular professions licensed and/or qualified to offer such services by local governing authorities. Such services may include:
Legal services provided to and/or on behalf of the individual living with HIV and involving legal matters related to or arising from their HIV disease, including:
- Assistance with public benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Interventions necessary to ensure access to eligible benefits, including discrimination or breach of confidentiality litigation as it relates to services eligible for funding under the RWHAP
- Preparation of:
- Healthcare power of attorney
- Durable powers of attorney
- Living wills
- Permanency planning to help clients/families make decisions about the placement and care of minor children after their parents/caregivers are deceased or are no longer able to care for them, including:
- Social service counseling or legal counsel regarding the drafting of wills or delegating powers of attorney
- Preparation for custody options for legal dependents including standby guardianship, joint custody, or adoption
- Income tax preparation services to assist clients in filing Federal tax returns that are required by the Affordable Care Act for all individuals receiving premium tax credits
Program Guidance:
Legal services exclude criminal defense and class-action suits unless related to access to services eligible for funding under the RWHAP.
See 45 CFR § 75.459
Number of Clients Served, Units Provided, Expenditures, Cost per Client and 3 Year averaged Cost per Client (based on actual expenditures)
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Clients | 1,152 | 1,089 | 1,119 | 1,258 | 1,103 |
| Legal Units (15 min) | 19,520 | 23,861 | 24,939 | 21,444 | 36,972 |
| Legal Dollars | $395,273 | $432,950 | $410,779 | $432,393 | $580,520 |
| Allocated Dollars | $395,273 | $398,678 | $408,608 | $402,393 | $404,342 |
| Over /Underspending | $0 | $34,272 over | $2,171 over | $30,000 over | $176,178 over |
Funding by Part, and info on any other payers
| Total Part A Funds (Formula + Supp.) | MAI | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. NJ) | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. PA) | Total Part C EIS Funds (State & Local) | Total Part D Funds (State & Local) | Total Part F Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Year Allocation | $404,341 | $57,868 | |||||
| Current Allocation | $401,479 | $122,868 |
Consumer survey info 2017 n=392
| n | Used in the last 12 months | Needed but did not get (last 12 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal/Other Professional Services | 118 | 58.5% | 41.5% |
Unmet need
For the purposes of this document, need is based on the response of a consumer when asked if there was a service they needed. MMP interviews patients in care and asks consumers if they need a service and if they receive it. Client services unit data identifies needs at the time of initial intake.
| 2016 MMP Percent with a Need | 2018 Client Services Unit Need at Intake | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal/Other Professional Services | - | 3.6% |
Recipient Service Considerations
None.