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2. If a HH is disqualified under this rule and reapplies and is certified under regular SNAP rules, but then becomes ineligible under regular SNAP rules (e.g., income increases to greater than 130% FPL), they can be certified and receive benefits under CE and ECE eligibility rules. 3. If a HH is disqualified under this rule, later reapplies, and is certified under regular SNAP rules, but at re- certification they exceed the income limits under regular rules, they can be recertified under CE and ECE eligibility rules. This is because a “re-certification” is a type of new application for a new certification period. NOTIFICATION OF SIMPLIFIED REPORTING REQUIREMENT At the initial certification, recertification, and when the household is transferred to simplified reporting, eligibility staff must provide the household with the following: 1. A written and oral explanation of how simplified reporting works. 2. A written and oral explanation of the reporting requirements including: a. The additional changes that must be addressed in the Simplified Report and verified. b. When the report is due. c. How to obtain assistance in filing the Simplified Report; and d. The consequences of failing to file the report.

SIMPLIFIED REPORT FORM The Simplified Report form must request information for the following changes: 1. Changes in sources of income such as child support, starting a new job, changed jobs, etc. 2. Changes in the amount of earned income of more than $125. 3. Changes in the amount of unearned income of more than $125. 4. Changes in household composition. 5. Changes in residence and the resulting changes in shelter and utility expenses. 6. Resources reaching or exceeding resource limits in SNAP 400; and, 7. Changes in the legal obligation to pay child support. 8. For able-bodied adults subject to the time limit, any changes in work hours that bring an individual below 20 hours per week, averaged monthly.

At the time of the simplified report, the eligibility staff member must act on changes reported during the simplified report period or changes reported on the Simplified Report form whether the household was required to report the change and whether the change causes benefits to decrease. SIMPLIFIED REPORT PROCESSING If the household files a complete report resulting in reduction or termination of benefits, the eligibility staff member shall send an adequate notice. The notice must be issued so that the household will receive it no later than the time that its benefits are normally received. If the household fails to provide sufficient information or verification regarding a deductible expense, the eligibility staff member will not terminate the household, but will instead determine the household's benefits without regard to the deduction. If a Simplified Report is received by the 3rd of the month, it must be processed with time to provide the household with adequate notice. If the household fails to provide sufficient information or verification regarding a deductible expense, SNAP benefits are not closed, but ongoing eligibility is determined without allowing the expense. If a Simplified Report is not received by the 3rd day of the report month, a reminder notice must be mailed on the next business day advising the household that it has 10 days from the date the notice is mailed to file the report. After the 10th day of this notice, SNAP benefits are closed, and a closure notice is sent.