[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR400.50]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

CHAPTER IV--OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN 

          AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 400_REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM--Table of Contents

 

                    Subpart E_Refugee Cash Assistance

 

Sec.  400.50  Opportunity to apply for cash assistance.



    (a) A State or its designee agency(s) must provide any individual 

wishing to do so, an opportunity to apply for cash assistance and must 

determine the eligibility of each applicant as promptly as possible 

within no more than 30 days from the date of application.

    (b) A State or its designee agency(s) must inform applicants about 

the eligibility requirements and the rights and responsibilities of 

applicants and recipients under the program.

    (c) In determining eligibility for cash assistance, the State or its 

designee agency(s) must promptly refer elderly or disabled refugees and 

refugees with dependent children to other cash assistance programs to 

apply for assistance in accordance with Sec.  400.51.