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SNAP 1502-1 CASE MANAGEMENT Recertification

Supersedes: 1502-1 (08/14/2023) Reference: 7 CFR 273.2(f)(2), (3)(i); 7 CFR 273.10(f); 7 CFR 273.14((a)(2)); Waiver to Conduct Unscheduled Interviews (On-Demand) Overview: No household may participate in SNAP beyond the expiration of the certification period without a determination of eligibility for a new period. RECERTIFICATION PERIODS: Households in which all members are elderly or have a disability with no earned income are certified for 24 months. All other households are certified for 12 months. Other programs’ redetermination dates should be coordinated with the SNAP recertification date when it is possible. Households must apply for recertification and comply with interview and verification requirements. The recertification form or new application is due in the 12th or 24th month from the month of application. Simplified Reporting household: A recertification interview is required at least once every 12 months. The recertification month is the 12th month from the month the application or recertification is approved. Change reporting households: A recertification interview is required at least once every 24 months. The recertification month is the 24th month from the month the application or recertification is approved. One contact with the household is required at least every 12 months. Households in which all members are elderly or disabled and do not have countable earned income but have a disqualified household member are subject to a 12-month certification period. If a change reporting household member becomes disqualified and the certification period is more than 12 months away, the recertification date must be shortened to month 12. If a household becomes a Simplified Reporting household and has a recertification date already scheduled within six months, the recertification is held as scheduled.