1. (a) If any member of the family appears to be potentially eligible for any other benefit that would provide additional income to the family, e.g., unemployment, Supplemental Security Income, etc., the applicant will be required to apply for such benefit and provide verification of the application.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Once it is verified that application for the benefit has been made, transitional employment assistance (TEA) benefits will not be denied or delayed pending a decision on the application.
   2. (2) The case should be added to the worker’s “To Do” list in ANSWER to check on the status of the application.
3. (c) The worker should be alert to the potential eligibility of a child for Social Security benefits from a deceased parent or a noncustodial parent with a disability.
4. (d) Verification of unemployment insurance benefit applications may be obtained by inquiring to the WESD screen.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “12/06/11”