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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION SIMPLIFIED REPORTING (SR) HOUSEHOLDS FNS 515 SR CHANGES DURING THE CERTIFICATION PERIOD

Section 515 Change #02-2026 (Corrected) August 13, 2026 2. If the family does not request a hearing, process the change based on the date the Work First notice expires. Follow the instructions in FNS 650 Transitional Food and Nutrition Services Benefits to evaluate the case for Transitional FNS benefits if the WFFA terminates. 515.09 CHANGES REPORTED BY A THIRD-PARTY SOURCE When unverified information is received from a third-party source such as through a Quality Control alert or an anonymous caller, take the following actions. A. Evaluate the changed information within ten calendar days of the date the change was reported. B. If the new information is different from what the FNS unit last reported, contact the FNS unit by phone, and give them the opportunity to resolve the discrepancy. C. If it is determined, as a result of this call, that the third-party information is not valid, take no further action. D. If the caseworker is unable to reach the FNS unit by making at least two phone calls (or if the FNS unit does not have a phone or message contact number), or the discrepancy was not resolved during a phone conversation, determine whether additional information is needed or if verification is required. If information or verification is needed, send the FNS unit a DSS-8650 Notice of Information Needed. E. Give or mail the DSS-8650 to the FNS unit. List the information that was reported and give the FNS unit a chance to resolve the discrepancy by submitting the verification. Do not restrict the FNS unit to provide any specific type of verification. Allow the FNS unit to provide any reasonable documentary evidence or collateral contact. Allow ten calendar days for the FNS unit to provide the requested verification. F. If the FNS unit responds to the DSS-8650 but refuses to provide sufficient information to determine eligibility or benefit level, issue a DSS-8553 to close the case. G. If the FNS unit fails to respond to the DSS-8650 issue a DSS-8553 to close the case. H. Refer to FNS 160 Automated Inquiry and Match Procedures for changes due to the Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) requirement. 515.10 FAILURE TO REPORT A. If the FNS unit fails to report income that exceeds the 130% maximum allowable gross income limit, when an ABAWD stops working an average of 80 hours per month, or gambling/lottery winnings that results in the FNS unit receiving an overissuance, establish a claim against the FNS unit. See Section 800, Claims. Do not establish a claim if the change is not required to be reported.