7. ALLOWANCE FOR BENEFITS AUTHORIZED BUT NOT PAID

A. Individuals are considered recipients of SSI or GA even if not receiving payments due to:

(1) benefits have been authorized but payment has not yet been received;

(2) benefits are suspended or recouped; or

(3) the benefit amount is less than minimum benefit paid.

B. Households are categorically eligible due to TANF or PaS authorization even if not receiving payments because:

(1) benefits have been authorized but payment has not yet been received;

(2) benefits are suspended or recouped;

(3) the benefit entitled to is less than minimum benefit paid; or

(4) benefits or services are authorized but not used.