55.In accordance with the second paragraph of section 48 of the Individual and Family Assistance Act (chapter A-13.1.1), no benefit may be granted for the month if the application of an independent adult or a family for eligibility under the program is refused pursuant to sections 52 to 54. In such a case, a new application for eligibility under the program may be made only as of the first day of the month following the refusal and those sections apply to the new application.