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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES MANUAL SIMPLIFIED REPORTING (SR) HOUSEHOLDS FNS 505 SR RECERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

5 FNS 505 Change #7-2021 July 26, 2021 2. The active county agency is responsible for processing the recertification to completion. Do not refer the client or forward the recertification to the local agency of the new county of residence until the recertification is complete. B. New County of Residence: 1. The county agency in the new county of residence is responsible for the recertification when the following conditions are met: a) The client submits a recertification directly to the new local agency or b) The client physically visits the local agency of their new county of residence during the last two months of their certification period or during their suspense month. c) Do not require the client to complete a new application. Process the DSS-2435. 2. Exception to new county agency responsibility: a) If any action is pending in the active county, the active county retains responsibility for the recertification process. • The new county of residence should fax the -2435 to the active county for completion within 3 business days of receipt. • Assist the FNS household with completion of the DSS-2435. Do not refer the client back to the active county to complete the process. 505.07 RECERTIFICATION INTERVIEWS A. Requirements: 1. FNS units are required to have a face-to-face or telephone interview at least once every 12 months. 2. NC FAST will include the requirement for an interview on the DSS-2435 based on information entered into NC FAST. • The “method” selected in NC FAST at each application/recertification will determine which version of the DSS-2435 is sent for the next recertification. 3. Do not require an interview earlier unless the FNS unit requests one to assist with completing the DSS-2435. However, if the worker speaks with the FNS unit to complete unanswered questions or clarify information, an interview may be completed at that time.