32.3 Reporting Forms.

A. MDHS must provide a form for reporting the requiring changes. B. MDHS must pay the postage for the return of such form. C. A change reporting form must include the following minimum information: 1. A clear statement indicating that changes in circumstances must be reported and clear descriptions of the types of changes that must be reported. 2. The civil and criminal penalties of violating the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 in boldface print. 3. A space for households to report whether the change will continue past the reported month. 4. The telephone number to the SNAP office and a toll-free number or a number where collect calls may be received. D. Changes reported over the phone or in person must be acted upon in the same manner as those reported on the change reporting form. E. Change reporting forms must be provided: 1. To newly certified households at the time of certification; 2. To households at recertification, if needed; and 3. To a household that returns a change reporting form. F. Households may also access the change reporting form on the MDHS website. Source: 7 CFR §273.12(b) Revised: March 2022