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
Expenses for expense types)
●Voluntary Withdrawal