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2 Appendix 3300 Change #5-2016 October 1, 2016 Application A written request for assistance that is signed by an applicant or his authorized representative under penalty of perjury.

Application Process A series of actions beginning with a signed application leading to a determination of eligibility for assistance.

Approval Authorization of benefits after all eligibility factors are met.

Authorized Status of individuals who have met all eligibility factors and are receiving benefits.

Authorized Representative An individual who acts on behalf of a Food and Nutrition Services unit (FNSU). In the Food and Nutrition Services Program, the authorized representative must be designated in writing by the head of the household, spouse, or other responsible household member.

Available Accessible or obtainable by a FNSU.

Award Letter A statement to an individual from a governmental or private agency indicating benefits for which he is eligible.

Base Period A designated time for verifying income that is counted in determining the benefit.

Basic Utility Allowance (BUA) A fixed Food and Nutrition Services deduction for utilities when the household incurs at least two non-heating/non-cooling utility expenses which are billed separately from rent or mortgage.

Bendex Beneficiary Data Exchange. A computerized match of a recipient's social security benefit amount.

Benefit Month The month in which a client receives benefits.

Boarder A person who lives in a household and pays a set amount for room and meals.

Bonds

A certificate or evidence of debt on which the borrower promises to pay the bondholder a specified amount of interest and principal on a certain date.

Burial Plan

--Irrevocable

--Revocable A contract whereby the funeral home or insurance company agrees to provide a burial as agreed upon in the contract. There are two types: --These plans do not allow the individual to get a refund as stipulated in the contract. These plans cannot be cashed in upon request. --These plans can be cashed in upon request.

Burial Plot A portion of ground set apart for burial.

Case File A file containing the application and all documents verifying initial and continuing eligibility for members of the assistance unit.

Categorically Eligible FNSU’s that consist entirely of Work First and/or SSI recipients; or at least one member of the FNSU is authorized to receive an available service from Work First Employment Services; or the income of the household is at or below the 200% maximum allowable gross income and the household does not contain disqualified individuals.

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

A written acknowledgment by a banker with promise to pay the depositor the sum plus interest at a given time. There is usually a penalty if the funds are withdrawn early.

Certification Period A defined period of time for which eligibility has been determined.

Change in Situation A change in a recipient's circumstances which may affect eligibility for assistance.