PM 06-03-01-c: Time Limits

WAG 06-03-01-c

Approve the request for Crisis Assistance within the following time limits:

• Make a decision on the request within 5 workdays from the date of the request.
• Issue a written decision notice within 2 workdays from the date of decision.
• If eligible, approve a payment within 2 workdays from the date of decision.

When a TANF applicant requests Crisis Assistance, process the TANF application within the Crisis Assistance timeframes, if possible. If eligible, approve TANF and issue Crisis Assistance. PE the TANF case to meet these timeframes if financial eligibility is verified but nonfinancial verifications are pending.