Section 1240-01-14-.03 - PROMPTNESS(1) Food Stamps Only. The HH/AG must be given an opportunity to participate no later than thirty (30) days after an application is filed. Expedited service shall be available to HH/AG in immediate need. Benefits must be provided retroactively to the month of application for HH/AG who have completed the application process and been determined eligible.(2) AFDC Only. The standard of promptness for completing AFDC applications shall be 45 days from the date of application.(a) Exceptions. This standard will be adhered to in all instances except those over which the agency has no control. Such instances are limited to: 1. Inability to secure an immediate or early appointment with a physician for the purpose of obtaining a general physical examination (when incapacity of a parent is claimed as the basis of the child's deprivation).2. Delay in submitting medical information to the county office by the physician.3. Failure of another agency to supply in a timely manner requested information required to establish eligibility.4. Failure of the applicant, or person acting for him, to furnish information that he has been advised is required to establish eligibility.(b) Reserved for Future Use.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-14-.03
Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980.Authority: T.C.A. § 14-8-106; 45 CFR 206.10.