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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION GENERAL PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS FNS 170 NOTICES

2 Section 170 Change #21-2021 November 15, 2021 between public assistance programs. This includes changes reported by the FNS unit or when the FNS worker is aware of other pertinent facts. B. Document the program, method, date, type, and any verifications that are transmitted to the other public assistance program in appropriate NC FAST notes section. Do not wait until action is taken on the FNS case to route the information to the other program. 170.03 EFFECT OF CHANGE (DSS-8562)

Use the DSS-8562, Effect of Change, to notify the FNS unit when a reportable change results in no change in benefits or to notify a FNS unit of an increase in benefits. A FNS unit has 10 calendar days to request a hearing from the date the notice is sent if the FNS unit wishes to continue benefits at the current rate. 170.04 NOTICE OF ADVERSE ACTION (DSS-8553) Use the DSS-8553, Notice of Adverse Action, to notify the FNS unit of a proposed reduction or termination of benefits within a certification period as a result of a reportable change, including when a change becomes known during the postponed verification period of an expedited case. Exceptions to this requirement are listed in FNS 170.05 Exceptions to Notice of Adverse Action. A. Enter information into NC FAST to allow the system to make a correct eligibility determination. B. Review the decision summary and evidences in NC FAST to ensure eligibility has been determined correctly. C. Issue the DSS-8553, Notice of Adverse Action through the NC FAST system using the timely notice function. NC FAST will calculate the required 10 business day notice period and make the change effective the first month after expiration of the 10 business day notice period. D. If a manual notice is required, the following steps must be completed: 1. Complete the DSS-8553, Notice of Adverse Action, in NC FAST, if available. Mail or give the notice to the FNS unit at least ten working days (exclude weekends and holidays) prior to the effective date of the action. 2. Unless the FNS unit requests a fair hearing and continued benefits, the effective date of the action is the first day of the month following the expiration of the ten working day notice. See Section FNS 705, Fair Hearings. 3. The notice must contain the following information.