The local department shall: Make a decision as to payment of a benefit as promptly as possible, but not later than 30 days from the date of the first filing of the signed application, except as described in Regulation .09 of this chapter; Promptly pay the benefit to an eligible individual and continue payment regularly thereafter until the individual is found to be ineligible; and Begin benefits effective the first day of the month for which eligibility is established, unless otherwise specified by regulation. Written Notice of Approval. When the local department determines that an individual is eligible, the local department shall send written notice to the applicant or recipient to indicate: That benefits have been authorized; and The amount of the benefit. Written Notice of Denial. The local department shall send a notice to the individual when the local department denies or terminates the individual's benefits. The notice of denial or termination shall specify: The reasons for the denial or termination; The specific Department regulation supporting this action; and An explanation of the individual's right to request an administrative hearing about the decision. An application shall be disposed of by a finding of eligibility or ineligibility unless: The applicant voluntarily withdraws the application, and there is documentation in the case record that a notice has been sent to confirm the applicant's notification to the local department that the individual does not wish to pursue the application; or There is a documentation in the case record that the application has been disposed of because the applicant died or could not be located.