30.1 General.

A. A household’s eligibility will be determined for the entire month of the application date and that month’s circumstances will be considered. B. Eligibility for recertification will be determined based on circumstances anticipated for the certification period starting the month following the expiration of the current certification period. C. Exception: Residents of institutions who apply prior to their release will have eligibility determined the month of their release date. D. A household’s benefit level will depend on the date of application and be effective from the date of application. E. The level of benefits for recertification cases will be based on the same anticipated circumstances. F. Exception: Residents of institutions who apply prior to their release will receive benefits on the date of the month of their release. G. Benefits will be prorated using a standard 30-day calendar/fiscal month. Here a household applying on the 31st of a month will be treated as though it applied on the 30th of the month. Source: 7 CFR §273.10(a) Revised: March 2022