2-015.02B Good Cause

The following circumstances are some examples of good cause for failing to report a change within 10 days:

1. Death of the payee;
2. Hospitalization of the payee or another unit member during the period in which the change could have been reported timely (The client is responsible for providing verification of hospitalization);
3. Natural disaster (The Central Office will issue instructions when these situations occur);
4. Absence of the payee due to circumstances beyond the payee's control, such as the death of a close family member; or
5. Incarceration of the payee during the period in which the change could have been reported timely.

The client has the burden of establishing the existence of a good cause circumstance. Unconfirmed statements do not constitute good cause. The worker must include documentation in the case record to justify the decision on good cause.

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