1. a) The budget month and payment month for each case are determined by the schedule the unit is in. The schedule also governs the approximate issuance date of the assistance payment.

2. b) The following schedules have been established:

   SCHEDULE NUMBER	BUDGET MONTH AND PAYMENT MONTH DATES
   00	1st through last Day of Calendar Month
   01	1st through last Day of Calendar Month
   02	1st through last Day of Calendar Month
   03	1st through last Day of Calendar Month
   04	1st through last Day of next Calendar Month
   05	16th through 15th Day of next Calendar Month
   06	16th through 15th Day of next Calendar Month
   07	16th through 15th Day of next Calendar Month
   08	16th through 15th Day of next Calendar Month
   09	16th through 15th Day of next Calendar Month

(Source: Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 7240, effective April 07, 2003)