317.03 Requirements for Developing Potential Sources of Income SR 94-04, 04/94 (FAM-A)

If individuals are potentially eligible to receive an income, require all of the following:

• they apply for such income,

• they cooperate in applying for such income, and

• they accept the income if eligible.

Refer individuals to the appropriate agency to apply for benefits. The individual must file an application for benefits and verify that application has been made. Application must be made no later than 3 months after the month the referral was made.

Deny or terminate assistance for individuals who fail to apply or to accept benefits for which they are potentially eligible.