SNAP 1
Hard copy application for SNAP
The application filing date for SSP action
The date the application is signed (unless after close of business or weekend and it is the next business day
This verified on date must be the date of most recent application
Relationship
Must be resolved, if available, during any case actions
Computer match
This form must be completed in person during applications, recertification and address changes
PAFS 706
The purpose of FS-1
For households who express interest in applying for benefits but do not complete the Worker Portal application process at the time of contact.
Drug felony comments
No longer required
This program must be checked for each member over the age of 16 in the household
Eligibility Advisor
You must do this if you walk away from your computer
Lock it
On call services, you must avoid
Long periods of silence/mute
The application filing date for FS1
The date received by the agency (faxed or email after close of business is dated next business day)
Medical expense comments are required for
Elderly or disabled, receiving disability benefits
If no income in the house, you must comment on
How basic needs are met
Always review this for accuracy after case action is complete
RFI
A change of address was reported on 8/9 with rent expenses. 8/9 should be the begin date entered for this
Rent expense
Steps followed when FS-1 is received
Enter the date stamped on the FS-1 as the application date on Worker Portal.
Enter all information from pages 1-9 as provided by the household on Worker Portal.
Screen the application to determine if expedited service is appropriate. If eligible for expedited service, complete an interview and process the completed application to provide benefits within 5 calendar days. For other applicants, process the application and provide benefits so that the appropriate timeliness standard is met.
Look here to check abawd/work registration status
EDG Summary
This must be commented on if listed on EA
non-accessible accounts
What happens if a household fails to complete the application interview?
RFI is generated to notify the client an interview is needed, and if no interview is completed, The application denies.
Other than an application or recertification interview, give an example of some instances when an individual would be asked to come into the local office for an interview
Quality Control and claims interviews.
The applicant’s name is indicated on the form
The applicant’s address is listed on the form
The FS-1 is signed on page 1 or page 8
The form is received by a DCBS office
The criteria for expedited SNAP
Eligible households with liquid resources of $200 or less and who 1. Have gross income less than $150 or 2. are a destitute migrant or seasonal farm worker
Eligible households whose combined gross income and liquid resources are less than the household's actual monthly shelter expenses
This must be excluded as a resource the first month it is received
Gross income that is direct deposited
Incarceration discharge record is only required
When there is a SVES record in the prior 6 months
These steps must be completed when requesting additional verification/second RFI