.441 If the CWD is at fault for not completing the application process by the end of the second 30-day period, and the case file is otherwise complete, the CWD shall continue to process the original application and any supplemental information provided by the household until an eligibility determination is made.

(a) If the household is determined eligible, the CWD shall provide benefits to the household as follows: (1) If the CWD was at fault for the delay in the initial 30-day period, the household shall receive benefits retroactive to the date of application. (2) If the initial delay was the household's fault, the household shall receive benefits retroactive only to the date the CWD received verification that the household completed the required action. (b) If the household is determined ineligible, the CWD shall deny the application and provide the household with a notice of action denying their application. FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS (c) HANDBOOK BEGINS HERE DELAYED ACTIONS 30 Days After Filing of Application Action on 30th Day Action in Second 30 Day Period Month of Application Benefits? HH has not completed app OR HH has not registered for work OR HH has not supplied verification OR HH missed 1st interview and did schedule 2nd interview a. past 20th day and did not supply verification/register by 30th day b. past 30th day Verification requested on 2nd thru 20th day; HH does not supply verification CWD did not offer assistance; CWD did not give HH at least 10 days to supply verification, requested.* HH did schedule 2nd interview within 30 days of application, but CWD did not follow through. Denial or pending notice (option must apply to all households in county) Option to pend 30 days from request for verification Pending Notice If verification is lacking, option to pend 30 days from day of request for verification. HH takes necessary action: reopen application HH takes no action: no action by CWD HH takes necessary action: reopen application HH takes no action: no action by CWD CWD must take action to complete certification HH must supply verification No No No Yes, if eligible * Note: 10 days is minimum not maximum period; CWD can deny by the 30th day after application was filed if the applicant did not provide requested verification within 10 days from the date it was requested. HANDBOOK ENDS HERE FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS Regulations APPLICATION PROCESS 63-301 (Cont.)