| |  | If you are applying for the first time or you are not currently receiving benefits, we must process your application within the following timeframes:
- Nutrition Assistance:
A decision will be made by one of the following dates:
1) Within seven days from the application date if you qualify for emergency benefits
2) At the latest, 30 days from the application date
Emergency Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps) – within 7 days
- TANF Cash Assistance:
A decision will be made, at the latest, 45 days from the application date.
If you are renewing your benefits and turned in an application by the 15th of the month that your benefits end, you should continue to receive benefits on the same day as usual. If you turn in your application late, fail to turn in all requested information, you may not receive your benefits on the same day as usual.
When a decision is made regarding your case, you will be mailed a letter with the results. You can also monitor the status of your application online at MyFamilyBenefits or Health-e-Arizona Plus.
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