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ESA SNAP Policy Manual 170 − Disqualified for receiving multiple SNAP benefits − Disqualified for being a fleeing felon − ABAWDs who fail to meet current ABAWD work requirements 13.7.3 How Long a Household Can Receive TSNAP A household eligible for TSNAP can receive these benefits for up to five months, beginning with the first month after the TANF or POWER case closes due to an increase in income. The five months are considered the transitional period and can extend or shorten the household’s existing SNAP certification period. Example 1 Mr. Smith began receiving SNAP and TANF in February. His 12-month certification period will end in January of the following year. Mr. Smith’s TANF case closed effective June 30 due to an increase in income. His TSNAP certification period is from July through November. This shortened the original SNAP certification period by two months. Mr. Smith will receive a recertification notice two months before his TSNAP certification period ends, by the end of September. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Case opens

Case closes TSNAP begins

9/30 SNAP recert notice mailed

TSNAP ends

Example 2 Mr. Johnson receives SNAP and TANF. His certification period is from January to December. His TANF closes effective October 31 due to an increase in income. His TSNAP transitional period will be for five months, November through March. Mr. Johnson’s SNAP certification period is extended by three months. Mr. Johnson will receive a recertification notice two months before his TSNAP certification period ends, by January 31. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Case opens

Case closes TSNAP begins

1/31 SNAP recert notice mailed

TSNAP ends

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