If the client fails or provide requested information or take an action within the 10 days we may deny, reduce or discontinue the client's benefits. The information or action is treated as a newly reported change under chapter 388-418 WAC if the action or information results in a reduction of benefits. The information or action the department require will depend on the type of assistance the client receives or has applied to receive. Necessary to determine if an applicant qualifies to receive assistance benefits. You become aware of information that has an unknown effect on eligibility or benefit amounts.
Verification is required to decide eligibility or to increase assistance benefits.
If the client later responds during the advance notice period, treat the action or information as a newly reported change of circumstance. The correct effective date. Adequate notice of denial or withdrawal. If the change is an increase or decrease. The advance notice period begins the day we send the notice.