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Division/Section Family Support Chapter No./Name 04 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name C – Case Processing Section No./Name C-800-SNAP Changes Document No./Name C-840-SNAP Changes in Household Composition Effective Date July 1, 2025

7 of 7 ● STEP 2 – REVIEW THE CHANGE REPORT CHECKLIST SHOWING THE ADDITION OF THE

NEW MEMBER AND CLICK THE ‘NEXT’ BUTTON, ● STEP 3 – FOLLOW STEPS 5 THROUGH 12 ABOVE.

Report overpayments to the fraud and recovery unit, if appropriate.

Example: The household reports a household member moved out of the home. Removing him causes the income for the new household size to exceed the applicable gross income limit. Propose closure by sending Notice of Adverse Action.

Example: The household reports a household member moved out of the home. Removing him would decrease benefits. A change in household composition reported by a responsible household member is considered verified upon receipt; therefore, he should be removed following expiration of Notice of Adverse Action.

Example: The client’s landlord, who is not a household member, reports that the client’s children are no longer living with the client. It is determined that removal of the children would result in a reduction in benefits. Action must not be taken because the change was not reported by a responsible household member. The change is not considered verified upon receipt.

Example: A household member is disqualified. When a household member is disqualified, the action must be taken, regardless of whether the benefits are reduced or the case closes. Disqualifications are actions that are required to be acted upon.

III. FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OFS 12 Form / Instructions Addition of a Household Member OFS 18C Form / Instructions Client Contact Letter SNAP 4RW Form / Instructions Work Registration Requirement with Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) * SNAP 4WR Form / Instructions SNAP Work Requirements **

IV. REFERENCES

7CFR 273.12 LAC 67: III Subpart 3. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Chapter 19. Certification of Eligible Households, Subchapter L. Reporting Changes