4. STATE MANDATED SUPPLEMENTS

When a change is reported by the household, and it would have resulted in a benefit increase for the month in which it is reported had the allotment not already been authorized, the Department shall issue a supplemental allotment. The amount is calculated based upon the difference between the amount already authorized and the amount the household would have received based upon the circumstances in the month the change is reported.

NOTE: This means that when a change is reported by the household during the certification period, a determination of whether or not a supplement is required must be made based solely on the circumstances in the month in which the change is reported. It is conceivable that a reported change could result in a decrease in next month's benefits and a supplement for the month it was reported.

Under no circumstances should a supplemental allotment be calculated based simply upon the difference between "this month's allotment compared to next month's allotment".

The Department shall authorize supplements no later than 5 days after the change is reported and if necessary verified, whichever is later. Households are entitled to the supplement whether or not the change is reported within 10 days of its occurrence. They are entitled to the supplement when the change is reported during the annual eligibility review process.