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closure which will freeze the case for 10 days before the system automatically closes the case. If the individual requests a hearing during this period, rework the case in the system and authorize benefits so that it will continue at the former amount until the hearing is resolved. NOTE: This may require the removal of data entered to determine the closure situation. NOTE: If the case is in FROZEN status at MAVERICS rollover, and the 10 days of the FROZEN period will expire on or prior to the last day of the current calendar month, the system will not process a benefit for the next month. Processing Changes Known to the Agency: TANF households are only required to report certain information if a change occurs in their household. However, if known to the agency, the worker must act on the change as appropriate. Known to the agency is defined as known to the division. For example, if information is known to another division such as Child Support or Family and Children s Services, until the information is reported to the Division of Economic Assistance it is not considered known to the agency. If information is reported by another division, a change should be made as necessary. Information received via IEVS, such as Bendex, SDX, or unemployment benefits will be considered verified upon receipt and a case change processed if needed. All other IEVS should be investigated. An entry is required in processing IEVS to explain the action taken on the case. Address: When the household reports a change of address the worker will accept the recipient s statement and change the address as long as the address is within the county. If the address is in another county, the worker will change the address and transfer the case to the new county. If the recipient gives an address outside the state, the worker will discuss intent to reside with the recipient and determine if they are a resident of Mississippi, prior to changing the address. If they are not a resident of Mississippi, they are no longer eligible and the case should be terminated. Examples: 1. An individual reports they moved from County A to County B on March 4th. The worker will accept the client s statement, change the address in MAVERICS and transfer the case to the other county. 2. An individual reports to the worker on February 16th that they are now living in Alabama. The worker will discuss intent to reside with the client and if

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