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-.04 - OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE

(1) Providing ATP Card And Issuance Facility - Food Stamps. An opportunity to participate in the Food Stamp Program consists of providing households with an ATP card and having an issuance facility open and available for the household to obtain its allotment. If the ATP card or coupons are mailed, an opportunity to participate has been provided if the ATP or coupons are mailed at least two (2) days prior to the expiration of the 30-day processing standard. If the ATP card is mailed on the 28th day, an issuance office must be open on the 30th day in order for the ATP card to be transacted after it is received. The worker must ensure that the ATP card is mailed at least two (2) days in advance of the 30th day and assure that the ATP card can be transacted after it is received, but before the 30 day standard expires.

(2) Providing AFDC Grant - AFDC. An opportunity to participate in the AFDC Program consists of providing eligible aid groups with an AFDC grant within 45 days after a completed application is filed. An opportunity to participate has been provided, if the AFDC check is mailed prior to or on the 45th day after the application is filed.