Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 106.8 - Processing of applications(a)Approval or denial. The Department may approve, approve with special conditions or reject applications. The Department will issue approvals in accordance with the general considerations and criteria of the act and this subchapter.(b)Processing. An application for participation in the APDP will be processed in the following manner:(1)Dating. The applications will have the initial date of the postmark or initial date of receipt, whichever is earlier, noted on the application by Department staff. If the application is determined to be incomplete, the effective date of the application is the date on which all additional information is received and the application is determined by the Department to be complete. This date will be noted on the application.(2)Completeness and accuracy. Upon receipt of an APDP application and the required supporting documentation, the Department will review the information for completeness and accuracy.(3)Eligibility. Upon receipt of an APDP application and the required supporting documentation, the Department will review the information to verify applicant eligibility.(4)Applications from ineligible applicants. An application from an ineligible applicant will be returned to the applicant through the ALO or local service provider with a written explanation of why the applicant is considered ineligible.(5)Incomplete or inaccurate application from eligible applicants. If the Department determines an application from an eligible applicant is incomplete or inaccurate, final processing of the application may be discontinued or additional data may be requested. If additional data is requested, the request shall be in writing and will be sent to the applicant through the ALO or local service provider. The processing of the application will cease until the ALO or local service provider supplies the requested data. The Department may terminate the processing of an incomplete application when the additional data is not supplied within 10 business days of the request for the data. When the processing of the application is terminated, the Department will notify the applicant in writing, stating the reason for the termination, and refund the participation fee. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 106.5 (relating to program requirements).