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Vermont Department for Children and Families Economic Services Division All Programs Rules 2010 Eligibility and Payment 2010 Eligibility and Payment (10/01/2008, 08-20) Eligibility and payment encompasses the process through which individuals in need of assistance and benefits furnished through department programs may request and receive, if eligible, such assistance or benefits. Steps within this process include: A. Application for one or more programs of assistance or benefits. B. Documentation of necessary information related to pertinent eligibility conditions. C. Decision, by the department, that an individual is eligible or ineligible to receive, or to continue to receive, aid or benefits and the amount thereof. D. Notice of decision. E. Authorization and payment of aid or benefits for which the individual is found eligible.