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Administrative Notice A-07-2022 September 7, 2022 Page 10

Attachment D

SIMPLIFIED REPORTING RULES FOR FOOD BENEFITS OCTOBER 1, 2022 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

You must report the changes listed below if you receive Food Benefits.

1. MONTHLY INCOME CHANGE: You must report when your household’s total monthly income is more than the amount listed in the table below for your household size. You must report your total monthly income to the Division of Social Services or Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance within 10 days after the end of the month that your income increased. You must show your paycheck stubs to the Division of Social Services or Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance.

Number of People in Your Food Benefit Case Food Benefit Household Monthly Income 1 $1,473 2 $1,984 3 $2,495 4 $3,007 5 $3,518 6 $4,029 7 $4,541 8 $5,052 For each additional person, add: $512

Monthly Gross Earned Income + Monthly Unearned Income = Total Monthly Income To calculate your household’s total monthly income, add the gross amount of all earned income (the amount of income from employment before deductions are taken out) to the amount of all unearned income (such as Social Security benefits, child support, or other cash assistance) that is received by everyone in your household during the month.

2. LOTTERY OR GAMBLING WINNINGS: You must report when anyone in your household receives lottery or gambling winnings of $4,250 or more. You must report lottery or gambling winnings to the Division of Social Services or Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance within 10 days after receiving the winnings even if you spend or give away the winnings.

3. WORK HOURS FOR ADULTS LIVING IN A HOME WITHOUT ANY MINOR CHILDREN: If you are an adult living in a household without any minor children and you are getting Food Benefits because you are working 80 hours or more per month, you must report when you start working less than 80 hours per month. You must report your new work hours to the Division of Social Services or Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance within 10 days after the end of the month that your hours decreased.

To report a change: • Call the Change Report Center at 1-866-843-7212; or • Contact your local Division of Social Services or Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance office; or • Login to your Delaware ASSIST account at https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov

You are not required to report other changes in your Food Benefit household's circumstances. This reporting requirement is for Food Benefits only. If you report a change, the Division of Social Services or Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance will take action on it and will notify you if the change results in either an increase or decrease in your benefits.

You must immediately report any changes in your household’s circumstances for Cash Assistance and Medical Assistance.