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MS 1020

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an interview was conducted), it is determined that no dollar amount can be established, no claim exists, or there was a valid reason for the excessive card replacements, indicate the reason for the action in detailed IEES comments and scan the documentation into the electronic case file. 5. If after a review of the documentation and/or discussion with the recipient (if interview was conducted), trafficking or another program violation is pursued, provide the household with form FS-80 (TR) and form FS-80A (TR). If the recipient reviews the forms and signs and dates form FS-80A (TR), enter a Trafficking - Administrative Finding disqualification on IEES. 6. If form FS-80A (TR) is mailed and returned signed and dated, enter a Trafficking - Administrative Finding disqualification on IEES.

7. If form FS-80A (TR) is not returned, is returned unsigned, or is returned without a date, request an ADH. See MS 1070.

8. Claims pursued as trafficking are not established as Suspected Intentional Program Violation (SIPV) claims. The claim is only entered on the Benefit Recovery module when one of the following requirements has been met:

a. The recipient signs and dates form FS-80A (TR);

b. An IPV is granted by an ADH;

c. A completed FS-111 signed by the recipient and the prosecuting attorney is received; or

d. The claim has been adjudicated in court.

E. When an excessive card task is received by regional claims staff, use the following procedures:

1. When the first excessive card task is received, access the recipient’s account on the EBT website and review transaction information for the prior 12 months from the task received date for trafficking activity.

2. If after reviewing the EBT transaction history no trafficking activity is detected, annotate in IEES with detailed comments regarding the first excessive card task and the determination that no trafficking exists.

3. If trafficking activity is detected, follow the same procedures outlined in item D of this section. When conducting the appointment, regional claims staff should also discuss proper card security and use with these recipients.

4. For subsequent excessive card tasks received by regional claims staff, take the following action: