R6-12-211. Reinstatement of Benefits

A. If the Department has terminated payment of benefits to an assistance unit, the Department shall not reinstate benefits unless the recipient files a new application and has a new interview. B. Notwithstanding subsection (A), the Department shall reinstate benefits within 10 calendar days when: 1. Termination was due to Department error; 2. The Department receives a court order or administrative hearing decision mandating reinstatement; or 3. The recipient files a request for fair hearing as provided in R6-12-1002 within 10 days of the notice date of the termination notice, unless the request is for continuance of benefits past the 36-month limit in R6-12-318, the 60- month limit in R6-12-320, or the six-month limit in R6- 12-611. C. When the Department reinstates benefits to a recipient who missed a six-month review due to the termination of benefits, the Department shall conduct the review at the earliest opportunity following reinstatement.