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household for an interview to discuss the various factors/criteria in order to determine whether the household is eligible for expedited issuance. Eligibility staff are required to cold call households eligible or potentially eligible for expedited service to attempt an interview on the day of application. This call must be documented in case notes even if the household did not answer the call. If the household cannot be reached on the day of submission a notice of scheduled interview must be sent immediately. The interview must be scheduled within 7 days of application. The notice will explain that, in order to be considered for expedited issuance, the interview must be completed within 7 days of application. Households meeting the following criteria are eligible for expedited processing: 1. Have less than $150 in gross monthly income and $100 or less in liquid resources; OR, 2. Are destitute migrant or seasonal farm worker households with liquid resources not exceeding $100 (SNAP 105-2); OR, 3. The household's combined gross monthly income and liquid resources are less than its monthly rent or mortgage and the appropriate mandatory utility allowance. NOTE: When the application is submitted the screener must evaluate the information provided on the application and/or question the applicant to determine the appropriate mandatory utility allowance (SNAP 602-4) for expedited processing. Expedited processing is not postponed for verification of shelter/utility expenses. EXPEDITED SCREENING At the initial inquiry all individuals must be informed about expedited processing eligibility and the right to protect the date of application. The application must be screened for expedited processing even if only name, address, and signature on the application are submitted. If there is a request for SNAP benefits and the expedited screening section of the application is not completed, the screener must evaluate the completed application (if available) to the best of their ability based on the information provided and knowledge of policy. If the screener knows income listed on the application is excluded according to SNAP policy, the income is excluded in the screening process. Eligibility is not generally