Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1510.05P Categorical Eligibility Processing Requirements - Handling of Applications

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-1510.05 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: FS Categorical Eligibility Requirements _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Handling of Applications ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1510.05 1. Evaluate categorical eligibility prior to denying or discontinuing FS assistance.

2. For application, delay your decision if the case may become categorically eligible. However, do not exceed the thirty day processing requirement.

3. If the case is found to be categorically eligible and all other eligibility factors are satisfied:

° provide assistance at the minimum benefit level; or

° convert the case to suspended status.

4. Issue appropriate notification if assistance is discontinued or denied.

5. Reevaluate the case if you become aware of, or requested to review categorical eligibility.

6. Take appropriate action if the case is later found to be categorically eligible, including action to correct an underpayment.