Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-01-.02
Right to Apply
Effective Dec 15, 2007Authority: TCA §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 4-5-202, 4-5-209, 14-8-106; 14-8-118; 14-27-104; 7 CFR 273.2; 45 CFR 206.10, 71-1-105, 71-3-152, 71-3-153, 71-3-154; 71-3-158(d)(2)(D); 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 608(a)(6)(A); 45 C.F.R. § 206.10; Deficit Reduction Act 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171 §§ 7101 and 7102, February 8, 2006); 71 Federal Register 37454 (June 29, 2006); and Acts 2007, Chapter 31.Tennessee Department of Human Services
- (1) Any person wishing to do so shall have the opportunity to apply for Food Stamps/AFDC without delay.
- (2) Information about the programs of assistance administered by the Department of Human Services shall be provided to any person requesting it.
- (3) Applications must be filed in the Department of Human Services county office of the applicant's residence and must be on a form prescribed by the agency. The application must be filed by the applicant himself/herself, his/her authorized representative or designated agent, or someone acting responsibly for him/her.
- (4) An applicant may be assisted by an individual of his/her choosing in the various aspects of the application/redetermination of eligibility process. However. it is unlawful for any person/agency to charge or receive anything of value, either directly or indirectly, for providing such assistance to a person requesting aid.
- (5) Reserved for future use.
- (6) Proof of eligibility is not required of a person prior to his/her filing an application.
- (7) The right to file an application shall not be denied to any person even through it is apparent to the worker that eligibility for Food Stamps/AFDC benefits does not exist.
Authority: TCA §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 4-5-202, 4-5-209, 14-8-106; 14-8-118; 14-27-104; 7 CFR 273.2; 45 CFR 206.10, 71-1-105, 71-3-152, 71-3-153, 71-3-154; 71-3-158(d)(2)(D); 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 608(a)(6)(A); 45 C.F.R. § 206.10; Deficit Reduction Act 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171 §§ 7101 and 7102, February 8, 2006); 71 Federal Register 37454 (June 29, 2006); and Acts 2007, Chapter 31. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980. Public Necessity rule filed July 2, 2007; expired December 14, 2007. Amendment filed October 1, 2007; effective December 15, 2007.