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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 19

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 4 Chapter 19 School Clothing Allowance

If the child is living with only one specified relative who is unable to participate in the interview, a representative may participate in the intake interview. A written statement, signed by the specified relative, which gives the representative authority to apply on his behalf, is required. 19.2.1.G Who Must Sign The specified relative with whom the child lives must sign the DFA-WVSC-1 or submit an electronic signature. Only one signature is required. 19.2.1.H Content Of The Interview In addition to the requirements outlined in Section 1.2, the following specific requirements apply: • An applicant for WVSCA only is not required to cooperate with the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE) but must be made aware of the services and referred, if appropriate. • An explanation of Categorical Eligibility for SNAP benefits must include that, if approved for WVSCA, the AG is Categorically Eligible for three months from the program end date. See Section 1.4.17.C. 19.2.1.I Due Date of Additional Information The client and the Worker agree on the date by which additional verification must be obtained. The client must be given at least 10 days to return requested additional information. 19.2.1.J Agency Time Limits As long as the application is made by the last day of the intake month or before funds are exhausted and the applicant returns the requested information in the time frame specified by the Worker, the WVSCA is approved, if the family is otherwise eligible. Applications received after the last day of the intake month or after funds are exhausted must be denied for being received out of season. All applications must be processed prior to the program closing in the system.