The purpose of a reconsideration is to review all requirements for a Public Assistance to Adults grant in order to determine eligibility for continuing assistance and, if eligible, amount of assistance. Timing. Every case receiving assistance shall be reconsidered once in every 12 months. The Reapplication Process. A recipient shall have an opportunity to file a signed application for assistance to continue and shall be given, in writing or orally, information pertinent to filing the application. When the signed application is filed, the local department shall take steps to ascertain and record the facts and any other information required to make a decision as to continuing eligibility for benefits. A decision as to eligibility for continuing assistance is to be made as promptly as possible and in accordance with requirements set forth in COMAR 07.03.01. The case record shall show accurately and completely that the requirements of this regulation with respect to reconsiderations have been met.