131 ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS (FSM)

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Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) workers determine eligibility for all programs. Final authority for all eligibility decisions made by DHHS workers rests with the District Office DHHS Supervisor.

Unless supervisory approval is required by policy, determine eligibility based on the following policy:

• Chapter 200, Program Criteria,

• Chapter 300, Nonfinancial Criteria, and

• Chapter 600, Standards and Budgets.

Bring to the attention of the DHHS Supervisor, or other designated individual, any situation which requires help, consultation, or review prior to making a decision.

References: RSA 161:4-a,IV, 7 CFR 273.2(a)