UPM P-1505.45 - Reopening Denied Applications

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-1505.45 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC The Application Process AABD ______________________________________________________________ MA Subject: FS Reopening Denied Applications ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1505.45 Food Stamps

1. If a denied FS application is reopened within sixty days from the original date of application:

° review the incomplete actions which lead to the denial of the original application;

° review all material on the original application for accuracy.

2. If necessary, contact the client in order to review the application material, but do not require a second office interview if one has already been conducted.

3. Process the application and grant or deny assistance.

4. Apply the appropriate "loss of benefits" penalty if assistance is granted. (cross reference: 1560)

5. Document your actions and issue the appropriate notification to the assistance unit.

AABD, MA

1. Reopen the denied application retroactive to the original filing date.

2. Review the application material for accuracy.

3. Contact the applicant if it is necessary to obtain additional information.

4. Process the application and determine eligibility for both the current and retroactive period.

5. Document your actions and issue the appropriate notification to the assistance unit.