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17 incorrectly reported earnings. The QWMD must be viewed for each household member age 16 and older at application, reapplication, and redetermination. The Employer Information (EMIN) screen must be documented to reflect case action. The QWMD must again be viewed prior to the authorization of initial benefits. An application, reapplication, redetermination, interim report, or a change related to income must not be processed until QWMD has been viewed and the EMIN screen has been documented. PARIS VA The PARIS VA is a MAVERICS online procedure used to verify veterans benefits on applicants/recipients. The response provides current benefits, type of benefits (pension, aid and attendance, etc.). The query process is required for all individuals at application, reapplication, reevaluation, and when a new member (other than new born) is added to the assistance unit or when there is question about VA benefits. Paris VA is generated every quarter and is not considered verified upon receipt. The worker must access the Paris VA screen via INIM to view the data and take appropriate action at application, reapplication, reevaluation, and when adding a new household member. Refer to Chapter 4, “Unearned Income” regarding Veterans Benefits. DISPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION Standard of Promptness Generally, applications should be processed in the order they were received, taking into consideration promptness or delays in receipt of verification. Also, exceptions may be made to this order for situations in which destitution, terminal illness or some other urgent need exists. Mississippi State law decrees that not more than 30 days shall elapse between the date on which the application is received and the date of approval or the notice of denial. To ensure that the standard of promptness is met, applications must be cleared in time to allow for processing within the 30-day limit. In order to meet this standard, the eligibility worker must have the application ready for supervisory review and approval by the 23rd day or sooner if all information is available, in order to allow time for review and correction. Authorization should take place by the 29th day to ensure availability to the applicant on the 30th day. When disposition of an application is delayed for any reason, the reason for the delay must be recorded in detail in the case record.

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