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SECTION 3 MAINTAINING CCDF ELIGIBILITY AND REAUTHORIZATION 3.1 Maintaining an Application

CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES When the Applicant or Co-Applicant reports a change in their circumstances, the Eligibility Office should update the reported information in the eligibility software, print the application, State Form 805, note the change, and scan all applicable documents relating to the change. All changes should be noted in the eligibility software.

Verified Information Policy An update of verified information would include collection of documentation. Unverified information such as phone and email can be declared.

PLEASE NOTE: The Eligibility Office should verify with the Applicant and/or Co-Applicant if they have permission to text them.

Change in Household Circumstances CHANGES REQUIRED TO REPORT The following changes must be reported within ten (10) calendar days of the event, requiring the Eligibility Office to take the appropriate action. ➢ Change in residency ➢ Change in name ➢ Change in household size ➢ Loss of service need ➢ Change in income which exceeds 85% of State Median Income ➢ Change in total assets to one (1) million dollars or more.

PLEASE NOTE: The Eligibility office should remind the Applicant or Co-Applicant to notify the DFR, if necessary, of any relevant change.