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For Categorical Eligibility applications, staff must include the following narration in the notes section: “This application is a CE Household.” CE Eligibility due to [Program Type: SNAP, TANF, SSI, or Means Tested VA Benefits]. MEAP Benefit: $___ EUSP Benefit: $___ Arrearage Amount: $___ (if applicable) Document Management (ECM) ● CE applications must be saved as a PDF from the OHEP Data Management System and uploaded to the applicant’s digital file in ECMS.

● File naming format: [APPLICANT NAME] FY[Program Year] CE APP (e.g., JOHN DOE FY25 CE APP)

Documentation verifying categorical eligibility is already retained within the E&E system and accessible to staff.

Important: If discrepancies or requests for additional information arise (e.g., Request for Additional Information for unlisted household members), those documents must also be uploaded to ECMS. CE Certification Process ● Applications should be reviewed using the OHEP database and ECMS system for accuracy.

● If corrections are needed, the certifier must email the assigned caseworker.

CE Denial Process Categorical Eligibility applications will be auto-denied through batch processing in two cases:

Updated May 2025