# COMAR 07.03.16.05: COMAR 07.03.16.05. Decision on Application

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_05

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 07.03.16.05
- **Heading:** COMAR 07.03.16.05. Decision on Application
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 07 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Subtitle 03 FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION / Chapter 16 Refugee Cash Assistance / COMAR 07.03.16.05

## Text

A. The LDSS shall make a decision as to payment of cash assistance as promptly as possible but not later than 30 calendar days from the date of the signed application for RCA.
B. If the LDSS determines that a refugee has an urgent need for RCA, the LDSS shall:
(1) Process the application as quickly as possible; and
(2) Issue the initial payment to the refugee on an emergency basis.
C. If the assistance unit is eligible in the month of application, the RCA grant begins the date the signed application is received in the LDSS.
D. If the assistance unit is not eligible in the month of application, the RCA grant begins the first day of the following month.
E. The LDSS shall specify a period of eligibility for RCA that is not more than an 8-month period beginning the month:
(1) The refugee enters the U.S.; or
(2) Asylum or victim of severe trafficking in persons status was effective.
F. An applicant is not eligible if:
(1) The assistance unit does not meet technical factors of eligibility;
(2) The applicant withdraws the application; or
(3) There is insufficient information to determine eligibility.
G. The LDSS shall dispose of an application by a finding of eligibility or ineligibility unless:
(1) The applicant voluntarily withdraws the application, and there is an entry in the case record that a notice has been sent to confirm the applicant's notification to the agency; or
(2) There is an entry in the case record that the application has been disposed of because the applicant died or could not be located.
H. The LDSS shall:
(1) Provide written notice to the applicant to indicate either the:
(a) Authorized amount of financial assistance; or
(b) Denial or termination of assistance; and
(2) Include on the notice:
(a) The action taken;
(b) The regulation supporting the action; and
(c) An explanation of the individual's right to request an administrative hearing about the decision.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 07.03.16.01 COMAR 07.03.16.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_01.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.02 COMAR 07.03.16.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_02.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.03 COMAR 07.03.16.03. Technical Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_03.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.04 COMAR 07.03.16.04. Application Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_04.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.05 COMAR 07.03.16.05. Decision on Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_05.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.06 COMAR 07.03.16.06. Assistance Unit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_06.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.07 COMAR 07.03.16.07. Employment Registration and Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_07.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.08 COMAR 07.03.16.08. Failure or Refusal to Accept Employability Services or Employment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_08.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.09 COMAR 07.03.16.09. Financial Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_09.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.10 COMAR 07.03.16.10. Assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_10.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.11 COMAR 07.03.16.11. Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_11.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.12 COMAR 07.03.16.12. Lump Sum Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_12.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.13 COMAR 07.03.16.13. Benefit Amount](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_13.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.14 COMAR 07.03.16.14. Method of Payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_14.md)

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