§ 435.914 — Case Documentation

(a) The agency must include in each applicant's and beneficiary's case record the information and documentation described in § 431.17(b)(1) of this chapter.

(b) The agency must dispose of each application and renewal or redetermination by a finding of eligibility or ineligibility, unless—

(1) There is an entry in the case record that the applicant voluntarily withdrew the application, and that the agency sent a notice confirming his decision;

(2) There is a supporting entry in the case record that the applicant has died; or

(3) There is a supporting entry in the case record that the applicant cannot be located.