106 C.M.R. 701.530
The time standards which apply to the benefits authorized by the TAFDC Program are given below.
DEPARTM ENT BENEFIT DELIVERY TIME
CLIENT VERIFICATION
(FOR TIMELY
TIME FROM DATE OF
BENEFITS MANUAL REFERENCE VERIFICATION)
DEPARTMENT NOTICE
FROM DATE OF REQUEST FOR BENEFITS
Uncashed Checks N/A seven calendar days (to
issuance of voucher)
Cashed Checks N/A 14 calendar days (to issuance
of voucher)
(B) Replacement of Lost 106 CM R 706.510: and Stolen Checks Authorization of a
Replacement Check
106 CMR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
DEPARTM ENT BENEFIT DELIVERY TIME
CLIENT VERIFICATION
(FOR TIMELY
TIME FROM DATE OF
BENEFITS MANUAL REFERENCE VERIFICATION)
DEPARTMENT NOTICE
FROM DATE OF REQUEST FOR BENEFITS
Stolen Uncashed N/A 12 calendar days (to issuance Checks of voucher)
Stolen Cashed N/A 26 calendar days (to issuance Checks of voucher)
1. Change in Address 106 CMR 702.400: Case eight calendar days if 14 calendar days
Maintenance verification is necessary (to entry on file)
(see 106 CMR 701.410)
2. Increase in Grant 106 CMR 702.400: Case ten calendar days 19 calendar days
Maintenance (to entry on file)
* The period must be the number of days, if less than seven, necessary to avoid any serious and imminent risk to the health and safety of the applicant or client which might occur from not acting on the request until the full seven days have passed.