Alabama Administrative Code
Title 660 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Chapter 660-2-4 - STATE SUPPLEMENTATION
Section 660-2-4-.05 - Definitions: Application Process

(a) A proper applicant is a competent adult who is physically able to apply for himself or on behalf of a minor (child under 19) or physically or mentally handicapped adult and who has made application for public assistance to the County Department and whose application has not been disposed of by appropriate County Department action. A proper applicant for a minor who is not in foster care or a physically or mentally handicapped adult is the person with whom he lives and who is responsible for his care, or a legal guardian, committee, or other legal representative. When the minor is mentally competent and between 16 and 19 years old with no legally appointed guardian, committee, or other representative, and he is not in the care of another person, he may be the proper applicant for himself. The proper applicant for a minor who is in foster care under supervision of the County or State Department is the County Director or his/her designee.

(b) An application is the action taken by an individual in filling out and signing an application form requesting assistance. The application may be new (initial) or it may be a reapplication.

(c) An inquiry is a request for information only. An inquiry differs from an application in that the person's intent is to obtain information rather than to receive financial aid.

(d) A referral is cleared as an inquiry. It is a request for information, service, or aid in behalf of an individual. It may be made by an agency, an institution, or another person. The County Department will consider a referral as an inquiry until application is made.

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