755-1          DEVELOPMENT OF INCOME

An applicant or recipient who appears to be eligible for a benefit from another program must apply for, pursue, and accept that benefit. This requirement applies to every individual in the assistance unit.

For the purposes of this requirement, a "benefit" is anything that:

1. Requires an application or similar action; 

2. Has conditions for eligibility; and, 

3. Provides regular, intermittent, or one-time payments.

"Apply for, pursue, and accept" means the individual must take all appropriate steps to pursue eligibility for other benefits including:

1. Applying for the benefit; 

2. Providing the benefit source with the information necessary to determine eligibility or the amount of the benefit; 

3. Agreeing to receive the other benefit; and, 

4. Following the requirements of the program to continue receiving benefits.