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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Processing Time Limits 110 APPLICATIONS (toc) 111 Obvious Denials (toc) If information on the application form indicates The agency must schedule an interview for all the household is ineligible, deny the application applicant households who are not interviewed on without scheduling a face-to-face interview the same day even in cases where the form indicates the household may be ineligible. The household must be given the opportunity to confirm all reported information is still correct and current. 112 Reuse of the Application Form After Denial (toc) If the household wishes to reapply after being denied, a new application must be completed. The previous application is not reused, unless the case meets the program requirements to be reinstated. 113 Benefit Effective Date (toc) A household eligible for TANF must receive benefits effective the approval date or the 30th day from the date of application whichever is sooner. 114 Proration (toc) Benefits are not issued if the prorated amount is less than $10. This includes a $10 amount prior to any recoupment. In TANF two parent household, where the only Provide benefits effective the date of application or the next normal issuance date. Initial Month of Application: The initial month’s benefit is prorated based on the date of application if the household is otherwise eligible. The ongoing monthly benefits are issued and made available based upon the staggered issuance calendar (see E&P MS B-230.2). Applications After the 15th of the Month: Households applying after the 15th of the month will receive (if otherwise eligible) the initial month’s benefit and the second month’s benefit upon approval. The ongoing monthly benefits are issued and made available based upon the staggered issuance calendar (see E&P MS B-230.2). Prorate Benefits for the initial month of application from the date of application. Prorated benefits under $10 for the initial month: Prorate benefits calculated under $10 for the initial B-110 PROCESSING TIME LIMITS Division of and Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 07 May 26 MTL 07/26 Applications