1125.020.20 Expedited Eligibility Due to Reported Change – DSS Manuals

IM-59 October 29, 2024 ; IM-50 June 4, 2007 ; IM-27 March 19, 2004

If the application was screened correctly and the household was not eligible to receive expedited benefits, but later reports a change resulting in the household now being eligible for expedited benefits, enter the date the change is known to FSD as the date of discovery on the Action Authorization (FM3H) screen.

If the change is reported on an initial application, authorize the benefits so the household may participate within seven calendar days following the date of discovery.

If the change is reported on an application screened for the second month, authorize the benefits so the household may participate within seven calendar days following the date of discovery, or mailed to the household the first working day of the new certification period, whichever is later.

EXAMPLE : Expedite screening on 9/2, when the household dropped off the application, and left before completing the interview, does not indicate expedited eligibility. When interviewing the applicant on 9/10, they report a utility expense that qualifies the household for expedited service. The date of discovery is 9/10 because this is the date enough information was provided to recognize expedited eligibility. Benefits are from the date of application (9/2) but the expedited time frames apply to 9/10. Enter 9/10 as the date of discovery on the Action Authorization (FM3H) screen.