Application Entry
These are the ways an applicant can apply for FoodShare.
What are in person, through ACCESS, by mail, or by phone?
This demographic field, required for BadgerCare Plus, does not require verification for FoodShare.
What is citizenship?
Foodshare uses this method to calculate monthly income and expenses.
What is converted/prospective budgeting?
HREG, SHOM, and HCAT are examples of this.
What are FoodShare types?
This is the national term for FoodShare.
What is SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?
When a FoodShare case is confirmed, this sets the date when benefits begin.
What is the Program Filing Date?
This field in Current Demographics requires verification for FoodShare but not for BadgerCare Plus.
What is residency?
Verification is required for utilities in this circumstance.
What is when questionable?
These assets are counted for regular FoodShare.
What are none?
A Foodshare certification is this long for a regular period.
What is 12 months?
Employment Income, Self-Employment Income, and Child Support Income are specific examples of this.
What are counted/countable incomes?
This page is where primary caretakers must be marked as "Is Caring For" their children.
What is Household Relationships?
Food Units must report income changes when they surpass this percentage of the FPL.
What is 130%?
The Gross Income Test is based on this percentage of the FPL.
What is 200%?
The 8th digit of a member's Social Security Number
What is what determines a member's FS availability?
If a worker calls an applicant for an interview and they don't answer, when should the worker make a second attempt?
What is in 15 minutes?
The acronym HUG stands for this.
What is Household, (Food) Unit, Group?
These are the two ways to receive the full Heating Standard Utility Allowance (HSUA).
What are paying for heat or receiving WHEAP in the last 12 months?
This deduction is set at 20% to account for things like taxes.
What is the Earned Income Deduction?
These items are required to be verified at application.
What are Primary Person’s Identity and Wisconsin Residency, Earned Income, and Child Support Payments?
This occurs after a FoodShare assistance group has closed for at least one day.
What is a break in service?
Basic Work Rules require at least this many hours worked at the Federal Minimum Wage.
What is 30?
An applicant brings in a shelter verification that is not considered questionable. It is added per policy, but this should also be noted in case comments.
What is voluntarily provided?
These are the two income tests that occur in the FoodShare budget.
What are gross and net?
Reports of job loss and a change in rate of pay are required to be reported at this.
What is SMRF (Six-Month Report Form)?