Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-17 - Timeliness Standards
Section 1240-01-17-.02 - GENERAL TIMELINESS STANDARD
Current through September 24, 2024
The process of determining eligibility for Food Stamps and AFDC shall proceed as promptly as possible after an application is filed. The standard of promptness for determining eligibility for Food Stamps is 30 days and for completing applications for AFDC shall be no later than 45 days from the date the HH/AG or its representative files the application.
(1) Standard For Households With Zero Net Income And Destitute Households - Food Stamps Only. Households with zero net income and households destitute of income shall be certified on an expedited basis as described in Section 1240-1-5.
(2) Standards For Households Applying For Food Stamps And Public Assistance. Households applying for both Food Stamps and AFDC shall be processed as promptly as possible and in accordance with the timeliness standards for Food Stamps set forth in this section. If the household is applying for AFDC and its intention to apply for Food Stamps is unclear, the worker shall determine at the interview, or in other contact with the household, whether or not the household wants the PA Application processed for Food Stamp purposes.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-8-106 and 14-8-110; 45 CFR 206.10.
