UPM 1523.05 - Identifying Eligible Assistance Units

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 11-1-05 Transmittal: UP-06-03 1523.05 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: The Eligibility Process POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Presumptive Eligibility for Children FMA _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Identifying Eligible Assistance Units ______________________________________________________________________________

1523.05 A. Cases Entitled to Presumptive Eligibility for Children

Presumptive eligibility for children is determined using the same eligibility requirements as those used for Children Under 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (F13, (F20), (F25) except as found in this chapter. (Cross References: 2540.54, 2540.55, 2540.58)

Eligibility Determinations

1. The eligibility determination for presumptive eligibility for children is made by the qualified entity.

In making presumptive eligibility determinations, qualified entities act as agents of the Department and are governed by all Department policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the areas of confidentiality, equal treatment, and nondiscrimination.

The qualified entity secures a completed application form from the applicant.

The qualified entity makes its presumptive eligibility determination that the applicant meets the categorical, technical and income eligibility criteria based on the information reported on the application form.

The qualified entity is not required to verify factors of eligibility, but assists the applicant in submitting any readily available verification documents to the department.

The qualified entity’s presumptive eligibility determination remains in effect until the ending date of eligibility specified at 1523.10 B.2.