1414.2 Denial

A denial shall be processed to assure that the applicant is provided with his/her denial notice in a timely manner. A notice of denial shall be sent at the time of denial, explaining clearly the reason for the denial.

Found Ineligible An application shall be denied if the applicant is found to be ineligible (i.e., excess income, excess resources, etc.) as soon as possible, but not later than 45-days following the date the application was filed. A denied application may be reinstated without a new application any time within the original 45 day processing time line. See also 1414.2 (3) . In no case does the denial of the application abridge that individual's right to reapply at any time.

Reserved

Failure to Provide Required Information/Cooperation - An application shall be denied after a period of 12-days from the date of a written request for information when the applicant has failed to provide required information or cooperate with eligibility requirements. The applicant must be informed in writing of the 12 day standard and the date by which the verification/cooperation must be received. If the information is subsequently received or the household cooperates within the 45 day application processing time period, the application shall be reactivated and, if eligible, benefits prorated from the date of application. If the information/cooperation is not received within the above time frames, then the client must re-apply. If the requested information/cooperation is not received within the 45-day application processing time period, but is provided within 12-days of the date of denial, the application shall be reconsidered and processed based on the original application date. This gives the applicant the later of 45-days from the date of application or 12-days from the date of denial to provide the information. NOTE : For reviews discontinued for failure to provide or failure to return the review, see the reconsideration period policy in 9350 .

Spenddown - If there is a spenddown which appears unlikely to be met within the 6-month eligibility base period, the application shall be denied. See also 1414.1 (2) .

Another Agency Assumes Responsibility - The agency may dispose of the application if another agency assumes complete responsibility for meeting the applicant's need.

Cannot be Located - The agency may dispose of the application if the applicant has moved and cannot be located. The agency shall not send a notice of decision.