New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter B - Public Assistance
Article 2 - Determination of Eligibility-Categorical
Part 366 - Child Assistance Program
Section 366.2 - District responsibilities

(a) conduct sufficient outreach activities to ensure that all FA recipients receive information including, but not limited to: a summary of the benefits of CAP participation, the criteria required to establish CAP eligibility, instructions on how to apply for CAP, and assurances that participation in CAP is voluntary;

(b) conduct a face-to-face interview with all FA recipients who have expressed an interest in participating in CAP. The interview must include the completion of a program comparison estimating the potential benefits which would be available to participants under FA and food stamps, as well as under CAP and food stamps. The effect of CAP enrollment for medical assistance and child care must also be reviewed with each potential participant as part of this grant comparison process;

(c) assist potentially eligible program participants when required under section 351.5(a) of this Title in obtaining all documentation necessary to allow the district to determine their initial eligibility for CAP benefits;

(d) determine eligibility for CAP, food stamps and medical assistance, and provide such benefits to otherwise eligible families;

(e) determine to deny or accept a request to transfer to CAP no later than the end of the month following the month in which the family requests to transfer;

(f) provide case management services in accordance with section 366.9 of this Part;

(g) assist program participants when required under section 351.5(a) of this Title in obtaining documentation necessary to establish their continuing eligibility as required under this Part;

(h) process any reapplication for FA or Safety Net Assistance (SNA) from a CAP participant who has expressed a desire to return to either of these programs and, after a subsequent determination of eligibility, restore benefits retroactive to the date of reapplication; and

(i) inform program participants of the availability of the child health insurance plan described in title one-A of article 25 of the Public Health Law.