2. DENYING THE APPLICATION
The Department shall send households that are determined to be ineligible a notice of denial as soon as possible but not later than 30 days following the date of application. If the household fails to complete a scheduled interview and makes no effort to reschedule the interview or pursue the application, the Department shall send a notice of denial on the 30th day following the date of application.
In cases where the interview was conducted and all necessary verification was requested on the date of application, the Department shall send a notice of denial no sooner than the tenth day or later than the 30th day if the household was provided assistance as outlined in Section 222-5, but failed to provide the requested verification.