Section 4.03 - Response Time after Preliminary Review of Applications for Department Services(1)Non-emergency Requests for Department Services If the Department determines services requested by an applicant are not needed on an emergency basis, the Department shall conduct a family assessment and action plan pursuant to 110 CMR 5.00: Assessment.(2)Emergency Requests for Department Services. If the Department determines an applicant needs Department services on an emergency basis, the Department shall provide or authorize services within seven days from receipt of the application; provided, however, such provision or authorization of services shall be made earlier if necessary to avoid serious and imminent risk to the health or safety of the applicant or a member of the applicant's family.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1486, eff. 1/6/2023.