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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 15000 15500 Overpayment Unit Responsibilities 15532 Payment Schedule

15532 Payment Schedule SNAP Manual 02/01/00 There are two different payment schedules. They are: 1. A payment schedule for recoupment of SNAP benefits (see SNAP 15700);or 2. A payment schedule for direct payment in the form of cash, check, or money order. The payment schedule for direct payments, which is based upon the amount of the overpayment, appears below:

Overpayment Amount Monthly Payment Amount $ 1.00 to 100.00 $10.00 101.00 to 300.00 $15.00 301.00 to 500.00 $20.00 501.00 to 800.00 $25.00 801.00 to 1,000.00 $30.00 $1,001.00 to 1,500.00 $35.00 1,501.00 to 2,000.00 $40.00 2,001.00 to 2,500.00 $45.00 2,501.00 and above $50.00

The payment schedule will remain in effect until changed by the Overpayment Unit. The household may contact the Overpayment Unit and request a change in the repayment schedule at any time. If the Overpayment Unit determines there is sufficient reason or that there is a legitimate financial hardship for the household, the repayment schedule may be changed.

15533 Households That Fail to Cooperate with Overpayment Unit SNAP Manual 03/01/02 If a household fails to repay the overpayment debt or fails to make monthly payments as required in the repayment schedule, the Overpayment Unit will mail a Delinquency Notice to the household requesting payment. Debts that become 180 days delinquent will be referred to the Collections Unit, and the Collections Unit will contact the household regarding the delinquent account and will review the debt for legal action. Delinquent debts will be pursued through lawsuits, judgments, and/or garnishment of wages when necessary.