10A NCAC 71P .0601. ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION

Acceptance of the application shall involve the following:

(1)           The applicant shall be allowed to apply without delay.  Without delay is the same day the applicant appears at the county department.

(2)           The applicant shall be informed, verbally and in writing, that:

(a)           He can apply without delay;

(b)           A decision must be made concerning his eligibility within 45 days from the date of application for AA or 60 days for AD or CD unless he or a collateral cause the delay;

(c)           He will receive a written decision concerning his eligibility.

(3)           The applicant shall apply in his county of residence.

(4)           The date of the application for assistance shall be the date the applicant or his representative signs the application under penalty of perjury, with one exception.  If the applicant is in a mental institution, the date of application shall be the date the referral is received by the county department of social services.

(5)           If a person requests assistance by mail, the letter shall be considered a request to apply.  A follow‑up letter shall be mailed within 3 work days after the letter is received by the agency.  The letter shall request that the applicant come to the county department for an interview or contact the agency so that other arrangements can be made.  The letter shall specify that the department shall, if it does not hear from the applicant within 15 days of the date of the letter from the county, consider that the applicant is no longer interested in receiving assistance.

(6)           If a person requests assistance by telephone, he shall be advised that he can apply at any time.  If the person requests a specific time, an interview shall be scheduled.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 108A‑43; 143B‑153;

Eff. January 1, 1983.