R6-13-105. Department Responsibilities at Initial Application

A. Upon receipt of an identifiable application, the Department shall: 1. Date stamp the application with the application filing date, and 2. Schedule an initial eligibility interview with the applicant at: a. A location that ensures a reasonable amount of privacy, or b. A homebound applicant’s residence, or 3. Schedule a telephone initial eligibility interview. B. The Department shall assist the applicant in completing the application if necessary. A completed application shall contain: 1. The names of all persons living in the applicant’s dwelling and their relationship to the applicant, 2. A request to receive TC payments, and 3. All financial and nonfinancial eligibility information requested on the application form.