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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 210 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

11 Section 210 Change #20-2021 November 1, 2021 210.07 VERIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD STATUS Explore separate household status for the purpose of receiving Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits at application, recertification, and when a change in household size and composition becomes known. List the names of individuals in the home who purchase food and prepare meals separately or those who will do so upon receipt of FNS benefits. Accept the applicant's signed statement on the DSS-8207 Application for Food and Nutrition Services, DSS2435I/R Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Notice of Expiration Recertification Form, and NC FAST application as verification of separate household status. A signed statement from the other household is not required. 210.08 DOCUMENTATION OF HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND COMPOSITION Document the verification source in North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST). Scan any supporting documents in NC FAST using the appropriate taxonomy as outlined in NC FAST help. Upon receipt of the requested verification, document the case file in NC FAST including: A. The source; B. The method of verification; C. The date verification is received; and D. The details of how any discrepancies were resolved.