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Title 7: SNAP Page 22 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter C: Nonfinancial Eligibility Residents of Institutions Revised September 27, 2024

4. Household D is receiving SNAP. During the certification period, Dolores calls to report that her child Devin reported to jail last week and their sentence is for 90 days. Since Devin has not been incarcerated for at least 30 days when Dolores calls, Devin cannot be canceled for being a resident of an institution. However, Devin should be canceled for no longer living in the home (allowing for timely notice) since Devin is expected to be out of the home for at least 30 days. 5. Household E is receiving SNAP. During the certification period, Erwin calls to report his spouse is expected to leave the home the following week to enter a medical facility. This future change is not verified upon receipt because Erwin’s spouse has not left the home yet. Explain to Erwin that he can call back once his spouse has left the home, but he is not required to report the change and no action can be taken today. Do not send an RFI to request further verification of the change. Do not set an event to follow-up on the change. Social Security Numbers Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.6(a), (b)(2)(ii), Policy Letter 98-03 Att. 1 Policy: Before being certified, a household applying for SNAP must:  Give the social security number of each household member aged seven months or older, or  Provide proof that the person has applied for a number. A certified household must give the social security number or apply for a number before a person aged seven months or older is added to the household. EXCEPTION: If a household refuses to provide a social security number for any household member based on a sincere religious objection, a social security number cannot be required as a condition of eligibility. However, you may check with the Social Security Administration to see if the household members already have social security numbers, and may use any existing social security numbers for verification and matching purposes without further notice to the household. Persons Under Seven Months Old Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.6(b)(4) Policy: Households applying for assistance do not have to provide a social security number or proof of application for members who are under seven months of age. The household must provide the social security number or proof of application for the number at the next recertification or when the baby is seven months old, whichever is later.