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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 08/2016

RECOUPMENT

0025.21.15

DWP: Follow only the MFIP provisions that apply to recouping CASH overpayments. There is no cross-program recoupment.

SNAP: When the county agency determines there is an overpayment of benefits, it must begin recovering the overpayment through recoupment. Begin recoupment the 1st month notice requirements will allow.

When there is a SNAP claim being recouped from an active MFIP case, follow the procedures in MFIP above.

MSA: When the county agency determines there is an overpayment of benefits, it must begin recovering the collectible overpayment through recoupment. Begin recoupment the 1st month notice requirements will allow.

Do not recoup from a personal needs allowance. See 0025.12.03 (Overpayments Exempt From Recovery).

GA: The following provisions apply to all collectible overpayments:

● Do not recoup on benefit amounts of less than $10.

● For applicants with prior overpayments, begin recoupment with the 1st month of eligibility.

● Do not recoup an overpayment for another state.

Do not recoup from a personal needs allowance. See 0025.12.03 (Overpayments Exempt From Recovery).

GRH: Recoupment from the GRH benefit cannot be withheld. See 0025.12.03 (Overpayments Exempt From Recovery).