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Positive (increase in benefits) change: The change is effective the month following the month that the change was reported.

A change resulting in decrease or termination of benefits is effective the month following the expiration of the timely notice period.

EXAMPLE:

An individual reports on 7/25 that his last day of work was 7/16 and his last paycheck will be 7/26. He did not voluntarily quit his job. He provides a statement from his employer on 7/30 (within 13-day guideline). The earnings are removed from the budget effective 8/1.

2220.10.00 CHANGES REPORTED UNTIMELY YET VERIFIED TIMELY

If a change is not reported timely, yet is verified within 13 days following the report date, action is taken as indicated below: • Positive (increase in benefits) change: The change is effective the month following the month that the change was reported. • A change resulting in decrease or termination of benefits is effective the month following the expiration of the timely notice period.

EXAMPLE OF POSITIVE CHANGE:

An individual is fired from his job on 6/3 and received his last paycheck on 6/23. He calls to report the change on 6/28. On 7/3 he faxes in his last paycheck stub. The eligibility worker verifies by phone that his last day was 6/3 and his last pay was 6/23. The loss of earnings are reflected 7/1 with a supplemental benefit being issued for 7/1.

EXAMPLE 1 OF NEGATIVE CHANGE:

A TANF child moves to Texas to live with his father on 6/3. His mother calls on 6/28 to report the change and provides the new address on 6/30. Since this child is the only eligible child, the case is discontinued effective 8/1.

EXAMPLE 2 OF NEGATIVE CHANGE:

An individual begins a job on 5/26 which he reports on 7/19. His earnings reduce his TANF benefit effective 9/1. Benefit recovery is pursued for July. Refer to Chapter 4600.00.00.