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_____________________________________________________________________________ Volume 55 | April 1, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.5(7) Confidentiality and Program Compliance (Lifeline Assistance Program): This section has been updated to reflect current procedures and information.

2.5 Processing Period: This section has been updated to clarify that the processing period begins after a signed application is filed.

2.5(2) Processing Period (New Resident): This section has been updated to clarify that TANF months received in another state must be verified at application, but the processing period should not be delayed in order to do so.

2.5(6) Processing Period (Required Action): This section has been updated to clarify that an applicant caused delay in completing the application process will result in the household losing its entitlement to benefits from the date of application. Also, a new application must be filed after 60 days in order to have eligibility determined.

2.6(3) Disposition of Application (Auto-Denial): This section has been updated to clarify that CHIP will auto deny an application on the 30th day when specific conditions apply.

4.4 Citizenship Requirement: This section has been updated to clarify that the citizenship requirement must be met by the dependent child, the parent and/or caretaker relative.

4.4(3) Citizenship Requirement (Qualified Non-Citizen Eligibility): This section has been updated to define “Qualifying Quarters” as it relates to a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR).

8.7 Direct Child Support: This section has been renamed “Child Support Income.”

8.7(2) Child Support Income (Prospective Ineligibility/Child Support): This section has been updated for clarity to state that the TANF case may be prospectively ineligible, resulting in a closure, due to the amount of child support collected by CSSD. ______________________________________________________________________________ Volume 56 | October 1, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________________ 2.19 Reporting Requirements: This section has been reworded for clarity.

2.19(2) Reporting Requirements (Failure to Report): This section has been updated to clarify that required changes should be reported within 10 days. In addition, verbiage has been added to specify that the BG will be responsible for any overpayments as a result of failing to report changes as required.

2.21 General Verification and Documentation Criteria: This section has been updated to clarify that various pieces of information must be verified during the application process. In addition,