2-004.01A1 Expedited Application

When an application is received by a local office, it is screened for entitlement to expedited service upon receipt.  If the household appears at the local office and submits an application, the application should be screened prior to the household leaving the local office.  If the household leaves before screening can be completed or submits an application through the mail, fax or other electronic transmission, it is screened upon receipt.

If the application is complete enough to determine the household is entitled to expedited service, the expedited time frame starts with the receipt date of the application.  The local office schedules an interview to meet the expedited time frame.  If an application is not complete enough to determine if the household is entitled to expedited service, the local office schedules an interview to meet the expedited time frame.  If an interview is scheduled and the household does not appear for the interview, the local office sends the household a Notice of Missed Interview (NOMI).  If the interview is not rescheduled by the household in time to meet the expedited time frame from the receipt date of the application, the household loses its entitlement to expedited service and the application is approved or denied within the normal 30 days.

Information on interview procedures is located at 475 NAC 2-004.01B3 'Interviews'.

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