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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 101.2 Prudent Person Principle (toc) The policies and procedures included in the manual are rules for determining eligibility. It is impossible to foresee and give examples for all situations; therefore, staff must use reason and apply good judgment in making eligibility decisions when rare and unusual situations are encountered. Reasonable decisions made by staff based on the best information available using good judgment, program knowledge, experience, and expertise in a particular situation is referred to as the prudent person principle. Document the rationale used to make a decision and any applicable manual references and policy interpretations. When it is impossible or inadvisable to follow the prudent person principle because of a lack of information or program knowledge, follow procedures for obtaining an interpretation from Eligibility and Payments (E&P) Program Specialists. Note: Suspicious circumstances should be referred to Investigations and Recovery (I&R) using Investigative Referral Form 6386-EE following procedures 110 APPLICATION REQUESTS (toc) 111 REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (toc) The household or their representative may request an application by contacting the local Division district office or downloading an application from the Division’s Web Page at dss.nv.gov. In addition, applicants can be referred to ACCESS Nevada, the Division’s online electronic application. On the same day the request is received by the Division, mail or directly provide the household a packet that includes: • Form 2905, Application for Assistance • Form 2905, Application for Assistance • Appropriate program pamphlets • A return envelope if requested or the application is mailed to the applicant • Form 2043-EE, Agreement of Cooperation • Form 2906-EG, Non-Custodial Parent (NCP) Form, for each absent parent 112 APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE (toc) If an individual needs help completing the application, a volunteer or staff member must help. Anyone helping to complete the paper application form must initial the parts completed or sign the form showing they helped complete it. Assistance will also be given, if requested by the applicant, when the household is in a district office completing ACCESS Nevada application online. 120 APPLICATION EVALUATION (toc) A-102.2 APPLICATION PROCESSING Prudent Person Principle Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 June 26 MTL 08/26