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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 14000 14000 Issuance of Benefits – Summary 14130 Benefits Authorized Via Aid/Benefit History Tab

the same month. Aggregate benefits will be identified on the Aid/Benefit History tab by the appearance of a code F in the TSCF column. See SNAP 8651 for additional information. 14130 Benefits Authorized Via Aid/Benefit History Tab SNAP Manual 07/01/13 The following benefits must be authorized via daily issuance using the Aid/Benefit History tab. 1. Replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits and lost in a disaster; 2. Reissue of benefits to residents of shelters for battered women; 3. Supplemental issuances; 4. Restored benefits issued to households currently participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; and 5. Reissue of current month’s benefits. (Normally, used to correct systems problems)

14132 Replacement of Food Lost in a Household Misfortune SNAP Manual 07/01/13 Households may request a replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits and subsequently destroyed in a household misfortune such as, but not limited to, a fire, flood or tornado. When a household indicates part or all of the food the household purchased with SNAP benefits was destroyed in a misfortune, the agency must take the following steps: Step 1: Have responsible household member must complete a Declaration of Food Loss (DCO-238). • If the household member cannot complete the DCO-238, the agency may complete the form and have the household member sign the form. • If the household does not provide verification of the power outage or the agency cannot obtain it, then request verification via the DCO-1. The household must be allowed 10 days to furnish the requested verification. Go to Step 2. Step 2: Determine if the misfortune qualifies for a replacement. • Determine if the misfortune was reported within 10 days of the date of the occurrence.  Note: If the misfortune is due to a power outage, the 10 day countbegins the date the power is restored.