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that period. If action to approve or deny an application is not taken within 45 days the timely processing requirements have not been met. Early Processing The agency may take action prior to the 45th day of the processing period. However, an early decision will have to be reevaluated in the following situations. The application was denied for failure to provide verifications and the individual provides the verification prior to the end of the 45th day. The application was denied due to the inability to locate the individual and the individual contacts the agency prior to the 45th day. Exceptions To The 45-Day Processing Timeframe Applications whose processing is delayed beyond the 45-day processing period due to one of the following situations is not considered untimely but must be processed within the time frames noted below. The agency is unable to take action through no fault of its own. The pending status of the application must be continued for an additional 15 days. Final action must be taken at the end of the 15- day extension. Examples – Case held pending the determination of Conditional Benefit eligibility; case held pending the licensure of the ALF or approval of the AFCH. A guardianship determination is pending. Action must be taken when a guardian is established, or it is determined one is not needed. Notice of Action To Extend The Pending Period When an application will not be processed by the 45th day, a