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-.06 - NOTICES FOR SPECIAL CASES

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-01-17-.06

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Expedited Applications - Food Stamps. In cases where a household's application is approved on an expedited basis without verification and the application indicates the household is eligible in subsequent months, the Form HS-0751 (Notice of Disposition) shall explain that the household must complete the verification requirements that were postponed at the last expedited certification or have been certified under normal processing standards since the last expedited certification. If the eligibility worker has elected to assign a longer certification period to some households certified on an expedited basis, the notice shall also explain the special conditions of the longer certification period, and the consequences of failure to provide the postponed verification.

(2) Notice For Recertification - Food Stamps. The worker shall provide households that have filed an application by the 15th of the last month of their certification period with either a Notice of Eligibility or a Notice of Denial by the end of the current certification period. The worker shall provide households that have received a notice of denial not later than 30 days after the date the household had to obtain its last allotment.

(3) Providing Notice Of Denial To Ineligible HH/AGs - Food Stamps/AFDC. Each HH/AG denied eligibility shall be provided Notice of Disposition denying the case and explaining:

(a) The basis for the denial, including specific rule number used as the basis of denial for AFDC;

(b) The HH/AG's right to request a fair hearing;

(c) The telephone number of the Department of Human Services office;

(d) If possible, the name of the person to contact for additional information;

(e) If there is an individual or organization available that provides free legal representation the notice shall also advise the household of the availability of the service; and

(f) The right to apply at any time.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-8-106, 14-8-111, 14-8-112, and 14-315; 45 CFR 205.10; 206.10.

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