UPM P-1550.10 - Reporting Requirements - Completeness

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 3-1-90 Transmittal: UP-90-2 P-1550.10 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: The Eligibility Process PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC Monthly Reporting AABD _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Reporting Requirements - Completeness ______________________________________________________________________________

P-1550.10 1. When a monthly report form is received from an assistance unit, review all sections for completeness.

2. Only require completion of those questions necessary to determine eligibility. Do not delay processing of case or consider monthly report form incomplete if missing answers are irrelevant for purposes of determining eligibility.

3. Determine if all questions requiring completion are answered appropriately.

4. Be sure all responses requiring explanation have been adequately completed.

5. Check to see if all necessary verification has been included with the report form.

6. Be sure the form has been dated and signed by a member of the assistance unit or authorized representative.

7. Enter the appropriate data into EMS:

° update all information in EMS according to what's provided on the report form;

° indicate incompleteness, if such is the case.

8. Modify the amount of benefits to be issued in the payment month based on changes reported.

9. Determine if the eligibility of the unit is affected by any changes reported or anticipated and take appropriate actions.