UPM P-1515.10 - Processing Requirements

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 11-1-97 Transmittal: UP-98-12 P-1515.10 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: FS Expedited Service _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Processing Requirements ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1515.10 1. Follow the same process used in determining initial eligibility on a non-expedited application, except:

° observe the seven day processing standard;

° you may postpone verification of anything other than verification of identity;

° you may postpone work registration for anyone other than the unit member who is applying and who is not otherwise exempt.

2. Inform the assistance unit that:

° postponed actions must be completed prior to the next regular or expedited certification; and

° benefits may be withheld pending the receipt of in-state verification or work registration.

3. Complete the EDD and inform the applicant of any required actions.

4. Make the EBT card available by the seventh day.

5. Arrange for the client to come into the office to select the PIN by the seventh day.

6. If the case is not certified on an ongoing basis, issue a redetermination notice and EDD at the same time the expedited benefit is provided.

7. Provide appropriate notices.

8. Document the case file.