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Volume II OMTL-448 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program R. 10/1/13 MS 7115 EXCEPTIONS TO TIMELY NOTICE PERIOD – SNAP (1) A timely notice is required on action taken in SNAP cases; however, an individual notice of timely action is not required for the following actions: A. [MASS CHANGE. Changes initiated by State or Federal government, which may affect a significant number of cases. These changes include: adjustments to the income eligibility standards; maximum shelter deduction; dependent care deductions; adjustment to the Thrifty Food Plan; standard deduction; annual adjustments to SUA and BUA; cost-of-living adjustments to state or federal benefits; and changes in eligibility criteria based on legislative or regulatory actions. B. NOTICE OF DEATH. Based on reliable information, it is determined the recipient is deceased. C. MOVE OUT OF STATE. Based on reliable information, it is determined the household has moved out of Kentucky.] D. COMPLETION OF RESTORATION OF LOST BENEFITS. The household has been receiving an increased allotment to restore benefits; the restoration is complete; and the household was previously notified by form KIM-105, General Notice of Action, when the increased allotment would terminate. E. EXCLUDED FOR INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATION. A household member is excluded for an intentional program violation and the benefits of the remaining household members are reduced or terminated to reflect the disqualification of that household member. F. RESIDENTS OF DRUG OR ALCOHOLIC TREATMENT CENTERS OR GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENT. The eligibility of a resident in a drug or alcoholic treatment center or a group living arrangement is terminated due to the facility's loss of either its certification from the appropriate state agency or agencies, or its status as a representative is suspended due to FNS disqualifying it as a retailer. G. BENEFIT REDUCTION TO REPAY A CLAIM. Converting a household from cash repayment to benefit reduction as a result of failure to make an agreed upon repayment. H. HOUSEHOLD REQUEST. The household voluntarily requests, in writing, to terminate its benefits.