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2. The second month after the change occurred and/or facts were established when the action requires an advance notice, the ten-day period will extend into the month after the notice was sent, and the individual had not provided information to reverse the decision. PROCESSING CHANGES Processing Reported Changes in Income

When a household reports a change in income or the change becomes known to the agency the worker must review the information to determine if the case should be closed or a change in benefits is needed. If a household is expected to continue to meet or exceed 185% of the need standard for TANF for their household size at the time of their current review period, the case should be closed and the appropriate notice sent to the household. If the information reflects a change in scheduled hours and/or rate of pay, but does not cause case closure, prospective change should be processed based on reasonably anticipated income. Keep in mind the household must pass the gross and net income test to continue to be eligible for benefits. When the information does not reflect a change in scheduled hours and/or rate of pay, the previously established prospective income should remain in the case and no case change is needed. In either situation, it is imperative that the case be documented to explain why a change was or was not processed and the appropriate change notice sent to the household. Changes which become known to the agency from any source will be processed 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 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

MISSISSIPPI [ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS: CHANGES]

The MDHS-EA-946 Change Reporting Form will be used when the household requests that an individual be added to the TANF benefit. The form is to be signed by the payee making the request and the second parent (if applicable) prior to adding the individual to the case. The form will be documented as needed with information related to the new individual.