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EXCEPTION: The applicant’s (e.g., the person making application) identity must be verified before expedited benefits can be authorized. A picture is not required to verify identity, but we must exhaust all viable methods of verification. These include SOLQ and collateral contact. (Please see SNAP 103-5) The postponed verification must be provided by the last day of the month for which benefits were issued (e.g., the date of application is July 16th, so verification must be provided no later than August 31st). If the last day to provide verification falls on a weekend or holiday, the household has through the following business day to provide the verification. APPLICATIONS ON OR BEFORE THE 15TH OF THE MONTH When a household that is eligible for expedited processing applies on or before the 15th of the month and verification is postponed, the eligibility staff member sends a notice that advises the household of expedited benefits and postponed verification. If postponed verification is received on or before the end of the expedited period, the second month’s benefit must be issued within seven working days from receiving the verification or by the first working day of the second month, whichever is later. Timely notice of adverse action is not required. If required postponed verification is received after the expedited period, the household must reapply for benefits. If requested verification of expenses is received after the expedited period, the expenses are added to the case the month following receipt of the verification. APPLICATIONS ON OR AFTER THE 16TH OF THE MONTH Households applying on or after the 16th of the month and eligible for expedited processing must have the first month's prorated benefits AND the second month's full benefits issued on the same day they are determined eligible. If verification is postponed in this case, the eligibility staff member must send a notice that advises the household of expedited benefits and postponed verification. If postponed verification is received on or before the end of the expedited period, the third month’s benefit must be issued within seven working days from receiving the verification or by the first working day of the third month, whichever is later. Timely notice of adverse action is not required.