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ESA SNAP Policy Manual 210  The first day of the last month of the certification period The notice must include the following:  The date the certification period expires  The date the household must submit an application for recertification to receive uninterrupted benefits (unless the household is certified for only one month or in the second month of a two- month long certification period; this date must be the 15th day of the last month of the household’s current certification period)  The consequences of failure to apply for recertification in a timely manner  The right to receive an application form upon request and to have it accepted with at least the name, address and signature  Information on how to turn in a recertification application if the customer or their authorized representative cannot come into the Service Center (e.g. mailing address, web address to submit online, fax number)  The ESA Service Center addresses where the customer can file a recertification application in person  An explanation that any household that includes only SSI recipients or applicants may apply for SNAP at an SSA office  An explanation that the household is responsible for rescheduling a missed interview and providing required information and verification  An explanation that failure to complete an interview may result in delay or denial of benefits  The household’s right to request a fair hearing if the recertification is denied or if the household disagrees with the amount of its benefits Legal Authority Notice of Expiration (federal): SNAP: 7 CFR § 273.14(b)(1) and (c)(1) 16.4 Notice of Data Match Results If ESA receives a match with a SNAP household member through Prisoner Verification System (PVS) or Deceased Matching System (DMS), the household must be sent a Notice of Data Match Results. The PVS and DMS Notice of Data Match Results must include the following:  An explanation of the match  An explanation of what information is needed or what actions to take to clarify the household’s circumstances  Due date to provide the information, providing at least 10 days  An explanation that failing to respond to the notice or responding but refusing to provide sufficient information to clarify its circumstances will result in the removal of the matched Return