Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 301 - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RULES
FS-200's
200 - APPLICATION PROCESS
Section 144-301-200-FS 222-7 - Approval/Denial Procedures

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

After processing an application, the Department shall-

1. send a Notice of Decision; and

2. determine eligibility back to the date of application (Section 999-1) or the date the household takes the required action per the standards established in Section 222-6(3)(C).

A. If the household is eligible-
(1) The Department shall authorize benefits.

(2) The certification period is established per Sections 666-5 or 666-8.

B. If the household is ineligible, the Department shall send a notice explaining the reason(s) for denial.

NOTE: The annual eligibility review process is covered in Section 666-9.

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