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2205.10.00 SCHEDULING REDETERMINATION INTERVIEWS

For SNAP, a Notice of Expiration is sent to AGs approximately 45 days prior to the certification period expiration date. The notice advises the client that the certification period is ending and that an interview will be required. (f5)

For all AGs (SNAP and CASH), approximately 6 days prior to the interview, an appointment notice will be mailed advising of a specific time and method of interview. 2210.05.00 TIMELY SUBMISSION OF THE REDETERMINATION (S)

To be considered timely: • The interview must be completed by the 15th of the last month of the certification period. • A Summary of Eligibility must be signed by the individual or authorized representative and returned for the redetermination to be considered complete. (f1) • For a redetermination to be processed within the certification period, interviews must be scheduled to allow 13 days for verification to be returned prior to the end of the certification period. (f6)

Authorization: • If all verifications are provided and the AG is eligible, the case must be authorized by the end of the last certification month. (f7) • If all required verifications are submitted after denial, but before the end of the month immediately following the end of the certification period, the denial is to be rescinded.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. (f8) 2210.05.05 UNTIMELY SUBMISSION OF THE REDETERMINATION (S)

It is considered untimely submission if the client reschedules the interview for after the 15th of the last month of the certification period.

The following standards apply for untimely redeterminations: • The redetermination is to be processed by the 30th day after filing; and • A 13-day period is allowed for verifications. o If verifications are not received by the 13th day, the redetermination is denied. o If all required verifications are submitted after denial, but before the end of the month immediately following the end of the certification period, the denial is to be rescinded.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. 2212.00.00 INTERIM REPORTING (S)

Non-elderly/disabled and elderly/disabled SNAP assistance groups with earned income will be required to complete a SNAP Interim Report at the 6th month of the SNAP certification period.