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SNAPCERTIFICATION MANUAL –SECTION 6000 6500 Medical Deduction 6528 Documentation of Medical Deductions

An initial application, or an application for recertification will not be held beyond the time allowed for normal processing solely for the purpose of obtaining required verification of medical expenses if the household is otherwise eligible. The household will be advised that the case was processed without the medical expense and that it may furnish this required verification at a later date. When the household does provide verification of the medical expense, the expense will be deducted, and the SNAP benefit amount will be adjusted according to the timeliness standards for a reported change. See SNAP 8500 (processing standards for initial applications). See SNAP 10600 (processing standards for timely filed recertifications). See SNAP 10700 (processing standards for untimely recertifications). See SNAP 11410 (processing standards for changes reported independent of periodic reporting). Suggested sources of verification of medical expenses are: • Bills, receipts, or statements received by the household; • Collateral contacts with providers including letters, or telephone calls; and • Insurance policies or benefit cards.

6528DocumentationofMedicalDeductions SNAP Manual 01/01/2021 All medical deductions will be documented in enough detail so that a reviewer can determine exactly how the deduction was calculated. Documentation should be retained in the electronic case file if the household is using actual medical costs. At a minimum, the following information should be documented: • The name of the member who incurred the expense. • The type of expense, such as prescription drugs, transportation costs, or doctor’s visits. Identifying information about the specific expense and the verification obtained for the expense. • If a medical expense is verified at recertification or at the time of a reported change, document why the verification was required. • If the expense is reimbursable, state approximately when the household expects reimbursement.