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[ ] No special policies/procedures

c. The State agency's policy allows it to authorize an extension of the notification period up to 15 days for special nutritional risk applicants when local agencies provide a written request with justification.

Yes No

d. Policies and procedures are in place to assure all other applicants are notified of eligibility within 20 days of first request (at the local agency) for Program benefits. Yes No ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Certification and Eligibility Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

AL PM Ch. 2 Certification section 2.5 Processing Standards

2. Processing Standards

a. Processing standards begin when the applicant (check all that apply): [X] Calls the local agency to request benefits [X] Visits the local agency in person [X] Makes a written request for benefits [ ] Makes a request for benefits via an application portal

b. The State agency requires the local agency to have a monitoring system in place to ensure processing standards are being met for all categories of applicants. Yes No ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Certification and Eligibility Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

AL PM Ch. 2 Certification section 2.5 Processing Standards & Ch. 9 Reports - AL Detail Initial Certification Appointments Scheduled