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Division/Section Family Support Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name C – Case Processing Section No./Name C-800 FITAP-SNAP Changes Document No./Name C-840-FITAP Changes in Household Composition Effective Date July 1, 2021

1 of 5 I. STATEMENT OF POLICY

FOR HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION CHANGES REPORTED OUTSIDE THE SIMPLIFIED REPORTING PROCESS, MAKE THE CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TIMEFRAMES EXPLAINED IN C-841-FITAP-PR.

C-841-FITAP – PO ADDITION OF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER

IF THE HOUSEHOLD REPORTS AN ADDITIONAL HOUSEHOLD MEMBER, DETERMINE IF THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED.

C-842-FITAP - PO REMOVAL OF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER

WHEN A MEMBER OF THE HOUSEHOLD IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO BE INCLUDED, THE PERSON SHOULD BE REMOVED EFFECTIVE THE FIRST POSSIBLE MONTH AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF ADVANCE NOTICE OF ADVERSE ACTION, IF APPROPRIATE. A CHANGE IN HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION REPORTED BY A RESPONSIBLE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IS CONSIDERED VERIFIED UPON RECEIPT, THEREFORE MUST BE ACTED UPON.

C-843-FITAP - PO PAYEE LEAVES THE HOME

* If the qualified relative payee leaves the home for any reason other than an allowable temporary absence, send appropriate notice and close the case. ** Another qualified relative may apply for benefits for the children.

For situations in which the payee can be changed to a third party, see E-320-FITAP.

II. PROCEDURES

C-841-FITAP - PR ADDITION OF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER

At each addition of a household member:

● Determine if the household member is required to be included.

● Check the *** Clearance Summary for the new household member. Refer to C-220-FITAP.

● DOCUMENT ALL ACTIVITIES * AS A CASE NOTES IN LITE.

IF THE NEW MEMBER WAS NOT REPORTED ON THE CAFÉ SELF SERVICE PORTAL, DOCUMENT THE NEW MEMBER’S ELIGIBILITY AS A CASE NOTE ** OR COMPLETE THE ADDITION OF THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER FORM OFS 12. THE REQUIRED INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED OVER THE TELEPHONE OR DURING A FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEW.