Application Use for Two Beginning Months 430-05-20-50-20-05

(Revised 01/01/04 ML2893)

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Because of anticipated changes, a household may be eligible for the month of application, but ineligible for the following month. In this instance the worker must process the application, approve benefits and send an approval notice for the initial month.

 

The worker must then enter the anticipated changes for the second month and issue a closing notice. This must be done on the same day the initial month is processed to avoid sending a 10-day advance notice. If the second month is not processed on the same day as the first month, a 10-day advance notice is required to close the case.

 

Similarly, a household may be ineligible for the month of application, but eligible for the following month due to anticipated changes. The worker must deny the month of application and use the same application to pend or approve the second month.

 

If a household applies and indicates they are not interested in benefits for the month of application, the month of application must be withdrawn/denied in TECS. The same application is then used to pend or approve the second month.

 

A household may be eligible for a zero benefit due to proration for the first beginning month. The worker must approve the application and a zero benefit must be authorized.

 

If the initial month is denied, the second month becomes the initial month. If the second month is denied and eligibility is anticipated for the third month, a new application is required.