Application Processing Standards
All newly certified households, except those that are given expedited service, shall be given an opportunity to participate no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the date the application was filed. Households entitled to expedited service shall have benefits available no later than the seventh calendar day following the date of application. For application processing purposes, day “one” (1) is the first calendar day after the application is received by a local office in the correct county. If the local office does not determine a household’s eligibility and provide an opportunity to participate within thirty (30) calendar days following the date the application was filed, the office shall determine whether the delay was caused by failure to act on the part of the household or on the part of the local office as outlined in Sections 4.205.3 through 4.205.4.