The application process begins when a person, or someone acting on his or her behalf, files a completed, signed application with the CAO. See Section 104.54. Under some circumstances, a signed application is not required. See Chapter 179.
Upon receiving the PA 600 or COMPASS application, the CAO must take the following actions:
Date-stamp the PA 600.
NOTE: A COMPASS application does not need to be date stamped. The application is imported into AP from the COMPASS application system. This importation date is automatically entered by the system and becomes the tracking date.
Enter demographic information to control (or track) the application and when it is received.
File-clear (including IEVS) all the persons listed.
Assign a case record number for each signed application.
Conduct a screening interview.
Help the applicant complete the application and get and verify information. See Chapter 178.
Notify the applicant of the Job Search requirements for cash assistance eligibility when the PA 253 (Appointment Notice and Verification Checklist) is provided either at the interview or when mailed, unless the applicant is exempt from work requirements or establishes good cause.
62 P.S. 405.1(a.2)(3)
NOTE: Good Cause can be granted for the period of time before the applicant is notified of the Job Search requirements in the applicant's preferred language.
Conduct an application interview.
Verify certain information.
Authorize or reject the application.
Notify the applicant in writing of eligibility or ineligibility and the reason for the decision.
NOTE: These actions may be completed separately or at the same time, according to CAO procedures.
For the CAO to determine eligibility, the applicant must:
Participate in an interview to supply additional information; and
Provide verification of certain information.
Verify compliance with the applicant Job Search requirements or good cause not to comply.
62 P.S. 405.1(a.2)(3)
Reissued March 13, 2017 , replacing April 24, 2015