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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 07/2019

RECERTIFICATION INTERVIEW

0009.06.06

A single interview must cover all programs for which the unit is requesting certification or recertification.

The interview may be with 1 or more adults in the unit or the unit's authorized representative. See 0005.06 (Authorized Representatives). If there are no adults in the unit, the interview may be with the primary contact person. See 0005.12.12 (Application Interviews). Units may bring any person they choose to the interview.

MFIP: Conduct an interview at least once every 12 months. The interview may be conducted by phone, Internet telepresence, or face- to-face in the county office or in another location mutually agreed upon. A participant must be given the option of a phone interview or Internet telepresence to recertify eligibility.

The contents of the interview are the same as for application interviews. See 0005.12.12 (Application Interviews).

At each annual recertification, provide the brochure MFIP for Minor Caregivers (DHS-3238) (PDF) to a unit containing a minor caregiver and child. Re-evaluate and discuss with the caregiver, the living arrangement requirements, exemptions, and procedures. See 0012.06 (Requirements for Caregivers Under 20).

Determine if the caregiver meets eligibility for Family Stabilization Services (FSS). Review FSS criteria with the caregiver.

Provide the Family Violence Referral (DHS-3323) (PDF) to families at each recertification. See 0009.06 (Recertification Process).

Provide Reporting Responsibilities for MFIP Households (DHS-2647) (PDF) to participants at each recertification. Explain the significant change policy. See 0008.06.15 (Removing or Recalculating Income).

Inform participants EBT card cash benefits cannot be used or accessed in any liquor store, casino, gambling casino, gaming establishment, or retail establishment, which provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment.

DWP: No provisions.

SNAP: Conduct an interview for all recertifications.

The requirements of the recertification interviews are the same as application interviews. This includes reviewing the required forms and information. See 0005.12.12.01(Forms/Handouts for Applicants).

There is NO requirement that the interview must be held in the office. If an in-office interview is not done, the county must arrange for a phone interview or a face-to-face interview at a location mutually agreed upon by the county and the client.

A face-to-face home interview must be provided when a client requests and meets 1 of the following hardship conditions listed below:

● Illness.

● Transportation difficulties.

● Care of a household member.

● Hardships due to living in a rural area.

● Prolonged severe weather.

● Work or training hours that prevent the client from participating in an in-office interview.