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If it is discovered that the AG failed to report a change as required, and as a result received benefits to which it was not entitled, a referral is made to Benefit Recovery to initiate a claim determination and benefit recovery.

Simplified reporting requirements must be considered prior to submitting a benefit recovery referral. 2220.20.00 AGS WHICH SPLIT UP DURING A CERTIFICATION PERIOD (S)

In the month when the original AG separates, no additional benefits are due to any member if the individual participated as a member of the original AG during that month. • If the original payee remains, the payee does not change when the AG separates unless the AG requests a payee change. • If payee is incarcerated (verified) and another adult is available in the AG, the payee can be changed, and case would not close. • If payee is deceased and another adult is available in the AG, the payee can be changed, and case would not close. • Any departing AG member who wants SNAP benefits will be required to reapply to determine eligibility. • The eligibility worker must act on a reported change within the specified time period. • A change notice will be mailed to the original AG, once the case is authorized. • If the adverse action period expires after the beginning of the following month, the allotment cannot be reduced until the subsequent month.

Exception: Battered spouse. Refer to Sections 3210.15.30 and 3210.15.30.05. 2225.00.00 ADDING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE AG

When adding an individual to an assistance group, all eligibility factors must be reviewed. • Neither an application nor an interview is necessary, but all of the required information and verification regarding the new member must be obtained in order to make an eligibility determination and add him to the AG. • When an individual must be added for the next month and the cut-off date has passed, eligibility must be created manually so that it is properly tracked. 2225.05.00 EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ADDED INDIVIDUALS

The effective date for added individuals is the first of the month following the date of request when verification is provided timely, and the result is an increase in benefits.

If there is a decrease in benefits, normal adverse action timeframes apply. 2225.15.00 TANF FAMILY BENEFIT CAP

The TANF family benefit cap was repealed under SB265 effective 1/1/2022 - retroactive.