Section 475-2-006 - REFUSAL TO COOPERATEIn situations where the household is able to cooperate but clearly demonstrates that it will not take the actions required to complete the application process, then the application is denied at the time of the refusal. However, if someone outside the household, such as an employer, fails to cooperate with a request for verification, then the application will not be denied based upon the third party's refusal. Non-household members as defined in 475 NAC 1, or disqualified household members, are not considered persons "outside" the household for the purpose of this section.
006.01DENIALS DUE TO HOUSEHOLD'S FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR INTERVIEWS. When the household fails to appear for a scheduled interview, the application will be denied if the household fails to contact the office to reschedule the second interview within 30 days of the application filing date. If the household fails to appear for a second interview, the application is denied.006.02QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW REFUSAL TO COOPERATE. If a household's case is closed for refusal to cooperate with a: (i) State Quality Control Review, the household may reapply but it is ineligible until: (1) It cooperates with Quality Control Review; or(2) 115 days after the review period ends.(ii) Federal Quality Control review, the household may reapply but is ineligible until:(1) It cooperates with Quality Control; or(2) Seven months after the review period ends.006.02(A)CONTINUED REFUSAL TO COOPERATE WITH QUALITY CONTROL. Households that continue to refuse to cooperate after the termination period ends with either a State Quality Control Review or a Federal Quality Control review are subject to 100% verification when or if they reapply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.006.02(B)WORKER ACTION. Applicants or recipients who refuse to cooperate in any subsequent review of eligibility, including reporting changes, recertifications, and Quality Control reviews, will have the application denied or their case closed. The household may reapply once it has been denied or terminated for refusal to cooperate, but it is not eligible until it cooperates.475 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 006
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