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UPM1 - Rights and Responsibilities, Eligibility Process

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  • 1000

    Rights and Responsibilities - Introduction

  • 1000_01

    Rights and Responsibilities - Definitions

  • 1005

    Rights and Responsibilities - Rights of Applicants & Recipients

  • 1005_05

    Rights of Applicants & Recipients - Right to Participate in Appl. Process

  • 1005_10

    Rights of Applicants & Recipients - Right to Fair Treatment

  • 1005_10P

    Rights of Applicants & Recipients - Handling Discrimination Complaints

  • 1005_15

    Rights of Applicants & Recipients - Right to a Hearing

  • 1010

    Rights and Responsibilities - Responsibilities of Applicants & Recipients

  • 1010_05

    Responsibilities of Applicants & Recipients - Responsibilities in Relationship w/ the Dept.

  • 1015

    Rights and Responsibilities - Departmental Responsibilities

  • 1015_05

    Departmental Responsibilities - Determining Eligibility in a Timely Manner

  • 1015_05P

    Departmental Responsibilities - Informing the Assistance Unit

  • 1015_10

    Departmental Responsibilities - Informing the Assistance Unit

  • 1015_10P

    Departmental Responsibilities - Maintaining Accurate Case Records

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    Departmental Responsibilities - Maintaining Case Records