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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS FNS 435 DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY

1 FNS 435 Change #02-2022 March 1, 2022 FNS 435 DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY Change #02-2022 March 1, 2022

435.01 ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION REQUIREMENT A. Mandatory Verifications: Verify all mandatory eligibility factors prior to certification, denial, reduction, or termination of FNS benefits. If verification of the following is not provided the application, recertification, or change must be denied for failure to provide information. 1. Identity; 2. Residency (Non-Categorical Eligible Households only); 3. Citizenship/Alien Status; 4. Household Size/Composition; 5. Enumeration; 6. Gross Non-exempt Income. B. Required Verifications: Verify all required eligibility factors prior to certification of FNS benefits. If verification is unavailable for a required verification, the client’s statement may be used as verification to deny, reduce, or terminate FNS benefits. Eligibility is determined during the interview process and during the time period prior to disposition. Use appropriate manual sections to determine eligibility factors and verification requirements. Use any acceptable form of verification to determine if the FNS unit meets the following eligibility requirements: 1. Student Status; 2. Voluntary Quit; 3. Work Registration/ABAWD Status; 4. Disability; 5. Controlled Substance Felons, and