Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1545.25P The Redetermination Process - Redetermining Eligibility

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-1545.25 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC The Redetermination Process AABD _______________________________________________________________ MA Subject: FS Redetermining Eligibility ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1545.25 1. Investigate all factors relating to eligibility or benefit level prior to completing the redetermination.

2. Allow sufficient time for the assistance unit to complete any required actions.

3. Provide notice and document the case file if the assistance unit is requested to take additional actions that were not required at the time of the interview.

4. If there is multiple program involvement, process each case separately according to the individual program standards.

5. Evaluate categorical eligibility for the MA or FS programs where appropriate.

6. Use discretion in determining when to evaluate incomplete cases. For example, you may consider allowing more than ten days to provide verification, instead of taking action on the eleventh day after the verification was requested.

7. Take into consideration such factors as:

° the amount of time left in the standard processing period;

° the possibility of internal mail delivery delays;

° if the client has expressed difficulty in obtaining verification and that the information may be provided late;

° is the client having difficulty complying because of age or disability.

8. Observe the timeliness requirements established for:

° filing the EDD;

° completing the interview;

° providing verification.

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-1545.25 page 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC The Redetermination Process AABD _______________________________________________________________ MA Subject: FS Redetermining Eligibility ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1545.25 9. Take whatever action is necessary to continue or discontinue eligibility, or where appropriate, to delay processing for good cause factors or administrative delays.

10. Issue appropriate notice to the assistance unit.

11. Document your actions in the case file.