Section 125.220  Application Process

a)         An application may be made for the Program using any of the methods established at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 110.5.

b)         The application will meet all requirements found at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 110.10.

c)         Applicants are obligated to provide truthful and accurate information for determining eligibility and to report promptly to the Department any change in non-financial information provided on the application.

d)         The Department may cease accepting or processing applications if enrollment in the Program is closed due to limited appropriations.

e)         The Department shall send a notification of its determination within 45 calendar days after the date the application was received.

f)         The 45 calendar days may be extended when a decision cannot be reached because:

1)         information necessary for a determination is available only from a third party and the party fails to respond or delays his or her response to the request for the information; or

2)         additional information is needed from the applicant.

g)         Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part, no application for All Kids Rebate shall be accepted after September 30, 2013.

h)         Effective October 1, 2013, the application review process will comply with 89 Ill. Adm. Code 110.20 and 110.40.

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 18451, effective August 19, 2014)