(Revised 01/01/04 ML2893)
Two sets of timeframes for SSI households apply, one for households filing before their release from a public institution and a second for all other joint filing households.
- Households filing before release from a public institution - Unless the household is eligible for expedited service, the eligibility determination must be made and benefits issued to eligible SSI households within 30 days following the date the household is released from the institution.
Expedited processing timeframes begin on the date the household is released from the institution.
The SSA must notify the county of the date of release from the institution. If for any reason, the county is not notified on a timely basis of the applicant's release date, the household is entitled to an underpayment back to the date of release.
- Other joint filing households - Unless the household is eligible for expedited service, the eligibility determination must be made and benefits issued to eligible SSI households within 30 days following the date the application is received by the SSA.
Expedited service timeframes begin on the date the application is received from the SSA, in the county office.
