Clarifying Information - WAC 388-406-0040

ACES will deny a food program application by the 30th day, or next business day if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday, even if the household requests additional time to provide information. See WAC 388-406-0040, #4.

Applications processed after the 30-day standard of promptness are considered untimely even if the household had the interview before the 30th day and we needed verification to determine eligibility for benefits.

Note: If the application is not processed by the 60th day and the department is responsible for the delay, process according to WAC 388-406-0040(5)(b) .