Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1535.05P Cases With a Zero Benefit Level - Processing Requirements

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-1535.05 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC Cases With a Zero Benefit Level AABD _______________________________________________________________ FS Subject: Processing Requirements ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1535.05 1. If the assistance unit is not entitled to benefits but is otherwise eligible for the program, determine if it is appropriate to:

° deny or discontinue assistance; or

° certify and suspend participation

2. For FS assistance units, first determine if the unit is categorically eligible.

3. Deny or discontinue assistance for AABD units, and FS units that are not categorically eligible.

4. Certify and suspend participation for AFDC all cases and FS cases that are categorically eligible.

5. Adhere to the ten day conversion requirements if a suspended case subsequently becomes eligible for benefits.

6. Remember to prorate FS benefits in the conversion month.

7. Issue appropriate notice to the unit.