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MS 0810 (3) D. Claims may also be identified by:

1. Changes – An individual reports a change, but after the worker verifies the situation, it is discovered the change was not reported timely;

2. Analysis of expenses vs. income – An individual’s expenses exceed the income, which may be an indicator of unreported income;

3. Worker Interview – A thorough interview increases the likelihood of the applicant reporting other income, such as contributions from family members or friends, which may not be counted in the case;

4. Income – Check stubs reflect an increase due to a change in pay rates or overtime worked;

5. Deductions given in error - such as the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA), Basic Utility Allowance (BUA), 30 and 1/3 deduction;

6. Whistleblower complaints; or

7. SNAP Simplified Reporting (SR) Households – Determine:

a. If the household’s monthly gross income exceeds the allowed limit for the household size; or b. If any member of the household, age 18 through 64, failed to report working fewer than 20 hours a week (paid or unpaid) or participating in the Employment and Training Program (E&T) to meet the time limit work requirements.

E. [When completing a review to determine the overpayment period for claims for establishment, use the policy that was in effect at the time the claim occurred.]

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MS 0810 (3) D. Claims may also be identified by:

1. Changes – An individual reports a change, but after the worker verifies the situation, it is discovered the change was not reported timely;

2. Analysis of expenses vs. income – An individual’s expenses exceed the income, which may be an indicator of unreported income;

3. Worker Interview – A thorough interview increases the likelihood of the applicant reporting other income, such as contributions from family members or friends, which may not be counted in the case;

4. Income – Check stubs reflect an increase due to a change in pay rates or overtime worked;

5. Deductions given in error - such as the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA), Basic Utility Allowance (BUA), 30 and 1/3 deduction;

6. Whistleblower complaints; or

7. SNAP Simplified Reporting (SR) Households – Determine:

a. If the household’s monthly gross income exceeds the allowed limit for the household size; or b. If any member of the household, age 18 through 64, failed to report working fewer than 20 hours a week (paid or unpaid) or participating in the Employment and Training Program (E&T) to meet the time limit work requirements.

E. [When completing a review to determine the overpayment period for claims for establishment, use the policy that was in effect at the time the claim occurred.]