Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1005.05 Rights of Applicants & Recipients - Right to Participate in Appl. Process

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 9-1-04 Transmittal: UP-04-18 1005.05 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Rights and Responsibilities POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: ALL Rights of Applicants and Recipients PROGRAMS ______________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Right to Participate in Application Process ______________________________________________________________________________

1005.05 A. Right to File an Application

The assistance unit has the right to apply for assistance under any of the programs administered by the Department.

B. Right to Withdraw an Application

The assistance unit has the right to voluntarily withdraw its application for assistance at any time before the Department determines the unit's eligibility.

C. Right to Request Discontinuance

The assistance unit has the right to voluntarily have its assistance discontinued at any time if the unit no longer wishes to receive benefits.

D. Right to Reapply

The assistance unit has the right to reapply at any time after it has been discontinued or has withdrawn its application for assistance.