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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 10 CCR 2505-10 8.100 Medical Services Board

23 category until their renewal due month, regardless if there is a change reported that makes them ineligible. 2. Upon request, applicants will be given an extension of time within the application processing timeframe to submit requested verification. Applicants may request an extension of time beyond the application processing timeframe to obtain necessary verification. The extension may be granted at the eligibility site's discretion. The amount of time given should be determined on a case-by-case basis and should be based on the amount of time the individual needs to obtain the required documentation. 3. The eligibility site shall not use the above timeframes as a waiting period before determining eligibility or as a reason for denying eligibility. 4. For clients who apply for the Medical Assistance Program and a disability determination is required, the eligibility site shall send a notice informing the applicant of the reason for a delay beyond the applicable deadline, and of the applicant's right to appeal if dissatisfied with the delay. The eligibility site shall send this notice no later than 91 days following the application for the Medical Assistance Program. 5. For information regarding continuation of benefits during the pendency of an appeal to the Social Security Administration (SSA) based upon termination of disability benefits see section 8.057.5.C. 6. Eligibility sites at which an individual is able to apply for Medical Assistance benefits shall also provide the applicant the opportunity to register to vote. a. The eligibility site shall provide to the applicant the prescribed voter registration application. b. The eligibility site shall not: i) Seek to influence the applicant's political preference or party registration; ii) Display any political preference or party allegiance;