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The applicant/recipient must report any changes in circumstances affecting TANF eligibility to the DFR within 10 days of the date on which the change occurred or became known to the recipient. (f5) • This requirement is to be addressed by the eligibility worker during the interview. • This provision is applicable at any time after the interview, regardless of whether the application has been approved. 2015.20.05 CHANGES THAT MUST BE REPORTED

SNAP AGs are subject to simplified reporting requirements and must only report whenever the AGs monthly income exceeds the gross monthly income limit for the AG size. Changes that result in the AG exceeding the gross income for AG size must be reported by the 10th day of the month following the change. • Other changes may be reported by the AG and if reported, must be acted upon. • Households must report substantial lottery and gambling winnings of $4500 or more (amount effective as of 10/01/2024) (amount to be updated with COLA changes annually) within 10 days of the end of the month in which the winnings were received. 2020.00.00 APPLICATION TIME STANDARDS

Time standards for application processing as required by the individual programs are explained in the following sections. 2020.05.00 APPLICATION TIME STANDARDS (S)

Action must be taken to approve or deny a SNAP application within 30 days of the application. • If all verifications are provided and the AG is eligible, the case must be authorized by the 30th day. The AG’s benefits would be calculated from the date of application. o EXCEPTION: For residents of institutions who apply for SNAP prior to their release from the institution, an opportunity to participate must be no later than 30 calendar days from the date of release from the institution. • Denials can be completed the following business day. (f6) • If all required verifications are submitted after denial but before the 60th day from the application file date, the denial is to be rescinded. If eligible, the date the final required verification was received is to be used as the proration date for benefits. • If the rescind results in ineligibility, the client will receive a notice with the specific reasons for denial. • If the only verifications outstanding are for expenses/deductions, the application must be processed by the 30th day without the unverified expenses/deductions. • If expenses/deductions are later verified, the case will be processed. • An eligibility notice is generated from the eligibility system to the client upon authorization of the case.

Applicants are given 13 days to provide required verifications. The exception is if the client has caused a delay in the interview process. In this case, the documents are due two days prior to the