Section 165.43. Requests for special allowances for supportive services and time frames for eligibility determinations

(a) The Department will document an oral or written request for a special allowance for supportive services. A written decision approving or denying the request will be issued by the Department no later than 15-calendar days following the request.

(b) A Notice to Applicant as provided in Chapter 125 (relating to application process), shall be used to inform the individual of the Department’s decision on the request for supportive services.

(c) When the request for a special allowance for supportive services is approved, the written notice shall be issued within the time frame for authorization of payment in § 165.45 (relating to time frames for authorization of payment of special allowances for supportive services).

The provisions of this § 165.43 adopted October 2, 1992, effective October 3, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 4875; amended November 19, 2010, effective November 20, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 6665. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (349805) to (349806).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 165.43 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b) and 408(c) of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201(2), 403(b) and 408(c)); and the Federal Food stamp regulation in 7 CFR 273.7(d)(4).

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 165.1 (relating to general); and 55 Pa. Code § 168.1 (relating to policy on payment of child care).