HAR §17-655-14. Food stamp good cause determination

(a) In determining if good cause exists for failure to comply with the requirement to apply for or furnish a SSN, the department shall consider information from the household member and from SSA. 655-13 (b) Documentary evidence or collateral information that the household member has applied for a SSN or made very effort to supply SSA with the necessary information to complete an application for a SSN shall be considered good cause for not complying timely with this requirement. (c) Good cause shall not include delays due to illness, lack of transportation, or temporary absences because SSA makes provisions for mail-in applications in lieu of applying in person. [Eff 3/19/93 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.6(a)(3))