1. A decision as to eligibility must be made promptly on applications, by the forty-fifth day, or within ninety days in cases with a disability determination pending, except in unusual circumstances.

2. Following a determination of eligibility or ineligibility, an applicant must be notified of either approval or denial of benefits.

3. Notice must be sent at the time, and in the manner, required by 42 CFR 431.210 through 431.214.

4. Errors made by public officials and delays caused by the actions of public officials do not create eligibility or additional benefits for an applicant or recipient who is adversely affected.

History: Effective December 1, 1991; amended effective July 1, 2003; January 1, 2020; January 1, 2026.

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-24.1-02