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For situations where the change was discovered due to a computer matching program, see Section 5.5.1: Information Discovered Through Computer Matching in this Part. For TANF and FS, if a redetermination results in a reduction or termination of benefits, the SSR shall review the case to see if an overpayment of TANF or an over-issuance of FS occurred. The SSR shall take into consideration the reporting requirements the customer was subject to during the months under review. If a recipient reports a change in a timely manner and the agency takes appropriate action within the next 10 days, there is no overpayment or over-issuance. MA When a change is reported or is discovered by the agency that renders any member of the group ineligible, the SSR shall re-evaluate his/her eligibility under all other possible categories of Medical Assistance before terminating his/her eligibility. Note that a newborn who has been deemed to be eligible for Medicaid remains eligible for one year following the month of birth as long as the mother remains eligible (or would have been eligible if she were still pregnant) and the newborn remains in the same household as the mother. Eligibility for the other group members must be re-determined for the remainder of the existing certification period. Medicaid eligibility for a new member of a household other than a newborn shall start on the latest date of the following: • the first day of the month when the report of the new member was made; • the first day of the month for which the new member meets eligibility requirements, if this is later than the month of the report; or • if the new member is eligible for Medicaid in another jurisdiction, the first day of the first month following termination of Medicaid in the other jurisdiction. If information is received through a data exchange program (such as BENDEX, SDX, interstate computer matches) that could make a customer ineligible for Medicaid, the customer must be given 30 days to respond, clarify or present further information before action is taken by the agency. If additional information is needed to document a proposed change, the customer must be given 30 days to provide the needed information. TAN F When information regarding a change is received from any source other than the recipient, the SSR shall send written notice to the recipient that contains the following: • the information that the agency has received; • an opportunity for the recipient to comment, take exception to or provide further information regarding the change; and • at least 15 days for the recipient to provide clarifying information. The 15-day comment period is separate from the 15-day adverse action period. Example Ms. Jackson receives TANF for herself and two children. The father of the two children, Mr. Williams, calls the SSR on June 2 and claims that the children actually live with Mr. Williams’ mother. The SSR sends a notice on June 3 to Ms. Jackson, telling her about the allegation and giving her until June 18 to provide any clarifying information. She does not contact the worker. On June 19, the SSR takes action to close the TANF case and sends an adverse action notice to Ms. Jackson. The effective date of the closure will be August 1, the first day of the effective month