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Joe called and stated his previous employer will not provide any statements regarding his last day worked. Accepted Joe’s statement on 4/15/23 as best available verification of end date of employment.

If there is question as to whether a submission or statement is sufficient, send to PAL for review before taking adverse action on the case. 2030.00.00 PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE ASSISTANCE GROUP

The eligibility worker must verbally explain the following information to each interviewee: • The AG will receive written notice stating the actions that must be taken to stay eligible. (If the AG cannot comply, the payee should call before the deadline to request assistance.) • All eligibility factors pertaining to the categories of assistance which have been chosen. • The applicant's rights and responsibilities. • The fact that the application will be processed for the most assistance available. • The latest date by which the DFR must deliver the AG's assistance (if they are eligible). • If the AG disagrees with any action taken by the DFR, it may request a fair hearing. • The AG's SSNs will be matched against the records of other agencies to detect unreported income and resources and that failure to provide either an SSN or proof of application for one will mean that the person cannot be on SNAP or TANF. • The next steps to be taken by both the applicant and the DFR. • An individual may withdraw their application at any time during the application process or request that his assistance be discontinued. 2030.05.00 PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE AG (S)

The following should be explained verbally: • That all persons subject to time limited benefits must meet work requirements, or the individual may lose SNAP. • Those AG members are expected to keep any suitable job they might have. (Quitting or reducing hours without good cause might make the individual ineligible.). • Those AGs under simplified reporting are only required to report when their total calendar month income exceeds the gross income limit for their AG size and substantial lottery and gambling winnings. • That the AG has the right to request a telephone interview for any scheduled interview. • SNAP may only be used to purchase food items and garden seeds at retailers approved by the USDA. They also may not be used to purchase cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and other non-food items. • Sales tax may not be charged on any item purchased with SNAP. • SNAP benefits on an EBT account may not be bought, sold, or traded. 2035.00.00 DETERMINATION OF INITIAL ELIGIBILITY

This section discusses policy for: