Denial Closure Hierarchy - Overview
When eligibility results in the denial or closure of benefits due to multiple reasons, use the following hierarchy to determine the most applicable
Denial Closure Reason Code:
●Deprivation and Absent Parent Information
●Financial Eligibility Factors (See the
EFT)
Resources
Income
NOTE Though expenses are financial eligibility factors, do not deny or close benefits due to failure to verify expenses. (See Expense Verification)
●Voluntary Withdrawal