Section 464-1-007 - INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES Each applicant or recipient must comply with the responsibilities listed below.
007.01COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION. Each applicant or recipient must provide complete and accurate information. State law provides penalties of a fine, imprisonment, or both for persons found guilty of obtaining assistance or services for which the individual is not eligible by making false statements or failing to report promptly any changes in his or her circumstances.007.02CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES. Each applicant or recipient must report a change in the following circumstances no later than ten calendar days following the change of:(A) Earned and unearned income;(F) Household composition;(G) Need for services; or(H) Recipient's medical condition or health.007.03COOPERATION. Each applicant or recipient must cooperate with the Department or auditors during an audit.007.04VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION. Each applicant or recipient must provide verification of information when requested by the Department. An applicant or recipient who fails to provide information to the Department by the due date, may have the application denied. A recipient receiving services who fails to provide information requested may have payments delayed, services terminated and the Department may establish an overpayment for services previously provided. In renewal cases, if the completed application and requested supporting documentation is not returned for the eligibility renewal before the existing eligibility period expires, the Program case will be closed at the end of the eligibility period.007.05CLIENT NOTIFICATIONS. The recipient must provide written notice to the Department of preference for receiving notifications through the United States Postal Service or a designated email address. Recipient is responsible to provide the Department with a current and accurate mailing or email address as well updating the Department with any changes.464 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 007
Amended effective 10/3/2021