Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1525.15P Authorized Representatives - Disqualification of the FS Head of Household

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 11-1-97 Transmittal: UP-98-12 P-1525.15 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC Authorized Representatives AABD _______________________________________________________________ FS Subject: MA Disqualification of the FS Head of Household ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1525.15 1. When the head of household is disqualified from participating in the FS Program due to an intentional program violation:

° inform the assistance unit of the requirements relating to the disqualified member's future representation of the unit;

° determine if the unit contains another adult who can replace the disqualified member.

2. Allow the disqualified member to participate in the decision.

3. If another adult member is designated the new unit head:

° have the new head of household sign the application form

° change the case name (Cross Reference: P-6535.07)

° issue a new EBT card in the name of the new head of household (Cross Reference: P-6535.07)

4. If the unit contains no other adult who can function as the unit head, ask the disqualified member if an authorized representative can be appointed.

5. If the disqualified member indicates that a representative is not available or willing to act in that capacity allow the disqualified member to continue to represent the assistance unit.

6. If a representative is available:

° advise the unit that the representative is expected to appear for interviews and represent the unit during other in-office contacts with the Department;

° take steps to issue a new EBT card in the name of the authorized representative.

7. If the assistance unit later informs the Department that the representative is no longer available or willing to act in such a capacity, allow the disqualified member to resume the duties of representing the assistant unit and deactivate the authorized representative's EBT card.