009.04 REQUIREMENT TO APPLY FOR POTENTIAL INCOME BENEFITS.

Potential income is defined as income based on entitlement or need which is usually determined by an administering agency as a result of an application for benefits by the individual. A recipient, other than a child who is a full- time student, is required to apply for and accept benefits within 60 days after being notified of their possible eligibility and provide verification of such. If the individual fails or refuses to make application within 60 days after notification or refuses to accept benefits for which he or she has been determined eligible, ongoing eligibility for Aid to Dependent Children cannot be determined and the case will be closed.