Section 27 Redetermination of eligibility - Massachusetts Statutes

Section 27. If an individual has become eligible under this chapter, eligibility shall be reconsidered or redetermined:

(a) When required on the basis of information the division has obtained previously about anticipated changes in the individual’s situation.

(b) Promptly within thirty days, after a report is obtained from any source which indicates that changes in the individual’s circumstances may affect the amount of assistance to which he or she is entitled or may make him or her ineligible.

(c) Periodically, but at least once in every six months.

(d) If any recipient shall by gift, inheritance, or other manner acquire additional assets during any twelve month interval following determination of his or her eligibility, the recipient shall immediately report such acquisition to the division which shall immediately make a reevaluation of such recipient’s eligibility.