16 Del. Admin. Code § 9000-9044
[274.2]
DSS is responsible for the timely and accurate issuance of benefits to certified eligible households. Assist those households comprised of elderly or disabled members which have difficulty reaching issuance offices, and households which do not reside in a permanent dwelling or a fixed mailing address by finding authorized representatives to act on their behalf or by other appropriate means.
All newly certified households, except those that are given expedited service, must be given an opportunity to participate no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the date the application was filed. An opportunity to participate consists of providing households with access to their benefits. A household has not been provided an opportunity to participate within the 30-day standard if the benefits are not posted to their EBT account by the 30th day.
12 DE Reg. 344 (09/01/08)
Households applying for initial benefits after the fifteenth day of the month under the expedited service procedures must receive their prorated allotment for the initial month of application and their first full month's allotment at the same time if:
They have completed the application; and
They have been determined eligible to receive benefits for the initial month of application and the next subsequent month.
The provision of DSSM 9044.2 does not apply to households determined ineligible to receive benefits for the initial month of application or the next subsequent month. Households eligible for expedited service may receive benefits for the initial month under verification standards set forth in DSSM 9041.6 Special Procedures for Expedited Service. Additionally, do not issue initial benefits of less than $10 under the provision of 9044.2. [See DSSM 9066 Eligibilities and Benefits].
16 Del. Admin. Code § 9000-9044