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4660.05.05 ENTERING DISQUALIFICATIONS AT APPLICATION (S)

When a current IPV disqualification from out of state is discovered at application processing and the disqualified individual has applied for the program for which the IPV exists and they have never been known to our current system, contact the Policy Help Desk for how to proceed prior to authorization. Allotment Reduction is not to be deducted from the initial benefits including the current month and any previous months authorized at application. 4660.05.10 ENTERING DISQUALIFICATIONS DURING CERTIFICATION (S)

If the individual is already certified for SNAP when a current IPV is discovered, use standard claims procedures when entering the claim unless no claim amount exists. Out of State Disqualifications will be input on the appropriate screen. If the disqualification is not started timely, an agency error claim may exist. 4660.05.15 ENTERING PRIOR DISQUALIFICATIONS (S)

Individuals who have served an IPV disqualification from another state before they became known to Indiana’s system, will have that disqualification information entered so that if subsequent disqualifications are entered, the correct timeframe for the disqualification is entered.

Documentation must be secured from the other state before any disqualification can be entered. 4660.05.20 ENTERING OUT-OF-STATE IPVS (C)

If an individual has been found guilty of a TANF Intentional Program Violation (IPV) in another state, the disqualification(s) must be entered in the eligibility system after copies of the disqualification findings or notices of disqualification have been obtained from the other state. The disqualification for these IPVS cannot be imposed; but if the individual is found guilty of committing an IPV in Indiana, the violations committed in other states will be used in determining the length of any subsequent TANF IPV disqualification. (f35) 4660.10.00 REQUESTS FROM OTHER STATES REGARDING DISQUALIFICATIONS (S)

Disqualification information from Indiana is being made available to the DRS - Disqualified Recipient Subsystem, for distribution to other State agencies. (f36)

Representatives from these agencies will phone/email requesting copies of disqualification findings and/or notices of disqualification. Copies of all available documents must be sent within 24 hours of request. The original documents must also be retained with the state.