Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1525.10P Authorized Representatives - Application Procedures

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-1525.10 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC Authorized Representatives AABD ____________________________________________________________________ FS Subject: MA Application Procedures ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1525.10 1. Allow the representative to file the assistance request after confirming the individual's qualifications.

2. If the representative does not present written authorization from the assistance unit, allow the application to be filed, but hold the ARF as a pending inquiry until you are able to confirm the legitimacy of the request.

3. For AFDC, AABD or MA application, generally do not complete an interview, but instead obtain as much information as required to directly involve the applicant and continue processing. If the applicant is incompetent or incapacitated, gather as much information as possible from the representative.

4. You may complete the entire process with the authorized representative if application is made for FS. Take into consideration the expedited service and combined interview requirements prior to scheduling or completing the interview.

5. Have the authorized representative sign any documents prepared by them.