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70 Chapter 6 Processing Standards 6 . 1 N O R M A L P R O C E S S I N G S T A N D A R D S
The Agency will provide eligible households that complete the initial application process an opportunity to participate as soon as possible, but no later than 30 calendar days following the date the application was filed. An application is filed the day the SNAP office receives an application containing the applicant's name and address, which is signed by either a responsible member of the household or the household's authorized representative (Section 3.6 Authorized Representatives). Households entitled to expedited processing are specified in Section 6.5 (1) Entitlement to Expedited Service. For residents of public institutions, (as outlined in Section 14.7 Prerelease Applicants For SNAP), who apply for SNAP benefits prior to their release from the institution, the Agency will provide an opportunity to participate as soon as possible, but not later than 30 calendar days from the date of release of the applicant from the institution.
6 . 2 A G G R E G A T E ( C O M B I N E D ) A L L O T M E N T S Households which apply for initial month benefits after the 15th of the month, are processed under normal processing timeframes, have completed the application process within 30 days of the date of application, and have been determined eligible to receive benefits for the initial month of application and the next subsequent month, will be issued a combined allotment which includes prorated benefits for the initial month of application and benefits for the first full month of participation (subsequent month). The Agency will provide SNAP benefits as two separate allotments, made available at the same time.
6 . 3 D E N Y I N G T H E A P P L I C A T I O N Households that are found to be ineligible will be sent a notice of denial as soon as possible but not later than 30 calendar days following the date the application was filed. The Agency may not deny a household's application prior to the 30th day after application if the household fails to complete the Chapter 6