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SNAP 104-4 APPLICATION PROCESSING Re-application/Revert to Open Supersedes: SNAP (02/01/2017) Reference: 7 CFR 273.10, 7 CFR 273.2; Waiver for Early Denial Overview: When an individual reapplies for SNAP benefits after a break in participation of any length of time, benefits are prorated from the date of the re-application. The exception is: migrant and seasonal farm worker households who receive a full month’s benefits if they reapply after a break in participation of less than 30 days. Reverting a case to open can be done in situations outlined below. REAPPLICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ORIGINAL APPLICATION: The eligibility determination for denying the original application before the 30th day must be documented in case notes, and the appropriate denial notice sent to the household. A new application must be filed if a household reapplies due to a change in circumstances within 30 days of the original application being denied. A new application is not required if the original application was denied 10 days after the date of request for verification when the applicant failed to provide the required verification (see Early Denial Policy below). The original application that is less than 30 days old, if denied for a reason other than providing verifications, may be used as a new application. A new interview is required and the information on the application is updated at the interview. The application does not need to be re-signed by the household, but the application must be date-stamped with the date the application is restored at the request of the household. REVERTING A CASE TO OPEN: A SNAP case is only reverted to open when: 1. The case was closed or denied in error. 2. The household complies with the eligibility requirement causing closure before the effective date of the closure; or NOTE: If the household complies with the eligibility requirement causing closure after the effective date of closure, it must reapply.