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DRAFT 3 09/05/2025 12:12:19 PM (C) Disability; (D) Political affiliation; (E) Veteran status; (F) Sex; (G) Race; (H) Color; or (I) National origin. 20 CAR § 502-203. Application. (a) Requests for assistance will be made by completing an: (1) Application form (DCO-0004, Application for SNAP, Health Care, and TEA/RCA Benefits) and submitting the application to the county office; or (2) Online application through the Department of Human Services’ Access Arkansas website, https://access.arkansas.gov/. (b) Application must be made by the parent or another adult caretaker relative of the child. (c)(1) The application must be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury. (2) If both parents are in the home with the child, either may sign the application. (d) The eligibility worker will assist with completing the form, if requested. (e) An applicant who has been determined to be job-ready must engage in job search activities while the application is being processed. (f) Job-ready means a person has no physical, mental, job-skill barriers, or other barriers that prevent employment.

20 CAR § 502-204. Application interview — Applications submitted to the Department of Human Services. (a)(1) An interview with the applicant is required for applications. (2) If the household consists of two (2) adults, both will be interviewed.