New eligibility period
(1) To request SCC benefits be continued uninterrupted beyond consumer current eligibility periods, they must reapply to DCYF on or before the end date of their current eligibility periods.
(2) Determination of consumers' eligibility to receive uninterrupted SCC benefits beyond their eligibility periods will be made pursuant to the eligibility rules contained in this chapter.
(3) Consumers who reapply on or before the end date of their current eligibility periods may receive continued, uninterrupted benefits through second tier eligibility if their household has countable income greater than 60 percent but less than or equal to 65 percent of the SMI. If their countable monthly income is greater than 65 percent of the SMI, their reapplications will be denied.
(4) If consumers submit reapplications after the last day their current eligibility periods end and meet eligibility requirements, their consumer benefits will begin:
(a)On the date their reapplications are entered into…#
(a) On the date their reapplications are entered into DCYF's automated system or the date their reapplications are date-stamped as received by DCYF, whichever date is earlier;
(b)When they are working or participating in approved…#
(b) When they are working or participating in approved activities; and