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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES MANUAL SIMPLIFIED REPORTING HOUSEHOLDS FNS 510 SIMPLIFIED REPORTING RECERTIFICATIONS PROCEDURES
6 FNS 510 Change #01-2023 January 09, 2023 510.03 LATE RECERTIFICATION PROCEDURES A late recertification does not guarantee uninterrupted FNS benefits. All late recertifications must be tested for eligibility of expedited processing. A. Registering the Recertification: 1. Complete the “add app” function in NC FAST no later than three (3) business days from the receipt of the complete DSS-2435. Note: This is the only acceptable use of the “add app” function in NC FAST unless specifically instructed otherwise by the NC FAST Help Desk. 2. Determine if the late recertification is potentially eligible for expedited services based on the information entered into NC FAST “add app” expedited services test. B. Determine if an interview is required. 1. If FNS interview is required: a. Schedule interview per instructions in 505.07 C. Recertification Interviews within three business days of receipt of the completed DSS-DSS-2435. If the FNS unit is potentially eligible for expedited service, schedule the interview timely enough to be conducted prior to the fifth (5th) day from the date of recertification. b. If the FNS unit fails to complete required interview within seven (7) days from the date of recertification, the FNS unit loses the right to expedited services. c. Process late recertification using normal application processing standards. d. The expedited indicator in NC FAST must be changed to indicate they have lost their right to expedited services prior to the seventh (7th) day. 2. If no interview is required: a. Test for expedited based on information provided on the DSS-2435. b. If information provided does not allow for a determination of expedited services, contact the FNS unit by telephone to complete the needed information. c. If unable to contact by phone, send DSS-8650 and request FNS household to contact the worker no later than the seventh (7th) day from the date of recertification.