SNAP Applications
These following procedures are in place to accommodate households with special needs, LEP Individiuals, Individuals working during regular business hours, & individuals living in remote areas or lack of transportation
Are individual households being told/given something in writing to specifically identify what verification is required for SNAP purposes?
These procedures are step by step of the recertification process
The SNAP E&T Program
An individual applies for SNAP; they have no source of income. His/her parents are paying their rent directly to the property owner and providing their basic needs. What steps should be taken to document this in the system?
In what circumstance is the waiver for interpreter services presented to a LEP individual and what are the agency’s procedures once the waiver is requested by the individual?
Who can verify proof on no income for an individual?
Non-Related Individual
This type of recert/renewal is considered a mid review
FS-2
There are many Work Registration Exemptions but can you give me 4?
If a individual applies for SNAP that has been self-employed for 12 months, what questions should be asked in the interview?
What is the minimum information necessary on the application form (FS-1) in order for your office to consider it a filed SNAP application?
What is the procedure for verifying social security numbers?
When entering an application or member-add for an individual who has never been on the system, the State On-Line Query (SOLQ) match process is completed to prevent an incorrect SSN from being used. SOLQ provides real-time verification of SSNs and allows staff to address discrepancies face-to-face with an individual
True or False, If a change is reported in eanred income or if unearned income has changed by more than $100 per month, it doesn't have to be reported at FS-2 review.
False.
Earned income change or unearned income has by $100 per month, verification is required at FS-2
ABWAD Exemptions. They are there, but give me 4.
Any 4 are acceptable
If the screening process identifies the household to be entitled to expedited service, does this household get scheduled for an eligibility interview sooner than a household who is not entitled to expedited service?
What is the criteria for expedited services?
Liquid resources of $100 or less and who have a gross monthly income of less than $150 or are destitute migrant/seasonal farm workers
Combined gross income and liquid resources are less than the household’s actual monthly shelter expenses.
Who can verify HH Comp?
Landlord
Any person not living in the household
Client states no change to persons living in household at their required recertification interview. Is this required to be verified before case can be approved for ongoing benefits?
Yes, verification must list each household member.
Note: When first names only are listed on verification and you do not have reason to doubt, accept the verification as complete.
These are household expenses that can be applied to a SNAP application/recert if the household is paying for them directly themselves
Rent
Mortgage
Phone
Electric Bill (SUA)
Two Types of Basic Utilities (If not eligible for SUA)
When an individual decides to withdraw his/her application, what actions do you take?
If in person, we get it in writing
If the client request withdrawal by phone, verify identity of the client preior to completing the case action.
We withdraw the case on the system and document the reason for the withdrawal.
Communicate to the client they can re-apply at any time.
Notify them that a notice will be sent to them saying the case is withdrawn.
What steps are followed to process a FS 1 or Self Service Portal application once received in the local office?
True or False:
You can't complete a Collateral Contact for a SNAP Application. You can only do this for a SNAP Recertificaiton.
False
These specific periods are how often recertification interviews are required
4-Month certification period: assigned to households that include an ABAWD individual who is not disabled/incapacitated and does not include a member who is less than 18 years old
24-Month certification period: assigned to household where all members are elderly or disabled and do not have any earned income. A mid-review will be issued if a member is being added who is neither elderly nor disabled, or the household reports earned income prior to the 15th of the 11th month of the certification period.
12-Month certification period: assigned to households that do not meet the criteria for a 4 or 24-month certification period
A 36-month certification period is assigned to households in which all adult members are elderly or disabled with no earned income. Children with no earned income can be present in the home. A mid-review will be issued to the household in the 23rd month of the 36-month certification period.]
If somebody moves to KY from out of state, when a worker inquires into possible SNAP benefits received in that state, how far is the look back for Bad Months in that state?
36 months