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

4 Section 170 Change #21-2021 November 15, 2021 E. Disqualified Household Member (Intentional Program Violation [IPV]) Reduce or terminate benefits when a FNS unit member is disqualified for an IPV in accordance with sections FNS 705 Hearings, FNS 800 Claims, or the benefits of the remaining FNS unit members are reduced or terminated to reflect the disqualification of that FNS unit member. F. Variable Allotment When the FNS unit's allotment varies from month-to-month within the certification period due to changes that were anticipated at the time of certification, notify the FNS unit at the time of certification. Send a manual DSS-8551 Notice of Eligibility regarding the variable allotment. G. Joint Application Change benefits when the household jointly applied for Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) and FNS benefits and has been receiving FNS benefits pending the approval of the WFFA benefit. The household was notified at the time of certification that FNS benefits would be reduced upon approval of the WFFA. If the FNS unit did not jointly apply for WFFA and FNS, a DSS-8553, Notice of Adverse Action is required. H. Conversion to Allotment Reduction Once a claim is established, NC FAST sends the DSS-8554, Notice of Overissuance, containing the DSS-8553, Notice of Adverse Action’s requirement for the client to request an appeal. If an allotment reduction is invoked following the expiration of the ten workdays provided in this notice, no further DSS-8553, Notice of Adverse Action, is required. I. Loss of Certification/Disqualification of Treatment Center Terminate benefits of residents of a drug or alcoholic treatment center or a group living arrangement if the facility either loses its certification from the appropriate agency or has its status as an authorized representative suspended due to being disqualified as a retailer by FNS. However, residents of group living arrangements may apply on their own behalf and be eligible to participate. J. Voluntary Request for Termination or Reductions of Benefits When a household requests, in writing or verbally, that its benefits be reduced or terminated, refer to FNS 170.07 Confirmation of Voluntary Termination of Benefits (DSS- 8632). K. Last Month of Certification Period