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2220.10.05 CHANGES RESULTING IN AN INCREASE BUT NOT VERIFIED TIMELY (S)

When a change is reported: • If the verification is not provided by the 13th day, the benefits should continue at the current amount until after the untimely verifications are provided or the end of the current certification period. • When the untimely verifications are provided, the increase shall be implemented from the date the verification is provided rather than from the date the change is reported.

This section only applies to reported change(s) that will increase benefits such as: • Adding a member with zero income • Decreases in countable income. • Increases in allowable expenses from previously verified sources.

When non-financial or resource changes that may make an individual or the entire AG ineligible are reported, and the changes occur alone or with a change that would increase benefits, all changes must be verified.

EXAMPLE 1:

The AG reports on 5/25 that a member has lost his earned income. The AG is given until 6/7 to provide the verification. If the AG provides the verification by the deadline, the benefits are increased to reflect the change for June benefits since the change resulted in an increase in benefits. (A supplemental will be required.)

If the same AG failed to provide the verification by the deadline, the benefits would continue at the same amount for June and subsequent months. If the AG provided the verification on 6/10 the increase benefits should be reflected in the July budget. No restoration is given for June benefits.

EXAMPLE 2:

Same situation as above but Aunt Betty has no income. She has other non-financial verifications (citizenship, etc.) pending beyond 13 days. Although adding her appears to be a positive change resulting in an increase, she cannot be added to the AG until she complies because her non- financial eligibility has not been determined.

2220.15.00 FAILURE OF ASSISTANCE GROUP TO REPORT CHANGES