Okla. Admin. Code § 340:65-3-2.1

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 340:65-3-2.1 - Counting days for providing proof, interview dates, and application time limits

When counting days for providing proof, interview dates, and application time limits, the worker does not count the first day in the time period. The worker counts the last day in the time period unless Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) is not open for business on that date. When OKDHS is not open on the last day of the time period, the client has until the next business day to comply with eligibility requirements.

(1)Providing proof. When proof is required to determine eligibility, the worker gives the client at least 10-calendar days to provide it. The worker assists the client in obtaining necessary proof, when requested. The worker's assistance may range from explaining how or where to obtain proof to obtaining the proof when the client is unable to do so. The worker is not required to obtain proof for a client who is able, but unwilling to do so.

(2)Interview date. When the client must be interviewed, the worker sets the interview date based on program requirements. When the client applies for:

(A) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or State Supplemental Payment and cannot be interviewed on the application date, the worker sets the interview date at least 10-calendar days in the future and sends Form 08AD092E, Client Contact and Information Request, to inform the client of the interview date and request any required proof;

(B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits, the worker interviews the client on the application date when possible. When not possible, the worker sets the earliest possible interview date, allowing for sufficient mail delivery time, and sends Form 08AD091E, Interview Notice, or Form 08AD093E, Support Center Interview Notice, to inform the client of the interview date. When the client:

(i) appears eligible for expedited services, the worker completes the interview within seven-calendar days, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:50-3-2 and 340:50-11-4; or

(ii) does not appear eligible for expedited services, the worker schedules the interview no later than the 20th calendar day from the application date.

(C) Child Care Subsidy benefits, the worker interviews the client on the request date, per OAC 340:40-3-1, when possible, since the earliest approval date is the date the client completes the interview and provides all necessary proof. When the worker cannot reach the client by phone, the worker sets the earliest possible interview date, allowing for sufficient mail delivery time, and sends Form 08AD092E to inform the client of the scheduled interview date and request any required proof.

(3)Application time limits. Refer to OAC 340:65-3-5 for application processing time limits. To be considered timely, the worker must certify or deny an application:

(A) no later than the last business day of the time limit; or

(B) when OKDHS is closed on the last day of the time limit, the next open business day.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:65-3-2.1

Added at 18 Ok Reg 2096, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 880, eff 6-1-11; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 689, eff 6-1-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/15/2017

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/15/2021