R6-12-206. Home Visits

A. The Department shall schedule a home visit: 1. When it reasonably believes that such a visit will avoid an eligibility determination error, or 2. To conduct an initial interview or an eligibility review when a homebound applicant or recipient so requests. B. The Department shall mail the applicant or recipient written notice of a scheduled home visit at least 7 days before the date of the visit. C. The Department may deny or terminate benefits if the applicant or recipient is not home for a scheduled visit for: 1. An initial interview and has not timely rescheduled the visit pursuant to R6-12-203(D), or 2. A 6-month review interview and has not timely rescheduled the visit pursuant to R6-12-210(D). D. The Department may conduct unscheduled visits to gather information or to verify information previously provided by an applicant or recipient. The Department shall not deny an application or terminate assistance if the applicant or recipient is not home for an unscheduled visit.