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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 give or mail the DSS-8650 Notice of Information Needed and allow ten calendar days to respond. C. If the FNS unit provides sufficient information within ten calendar days, act on the change under the appropriate section of FNS 515 (515.04 if benefits decrease, 515.05 if benefits increase, 515.02 if there is no change) and document the case file in NC FAST. D. If the FNS unit does not respond within ten calendar days, recalculate the allotment without the shelter deduction (and the utility allowance, where applicable) tied to the prior residence, and issue the appropriate notice (DSS-8553 when benefits decrease). The notice must make clear that the FNS unit does not need to wait for its first regular rent or utility payment to contact the agency, and that alternative forms of verification may be accepted. E. When processing a reported move in NC FAST, update the shelter and utility evidence on the Income Support case in addition to updating the FNS unit's address record. DECISION AID — REPORTED CHANGE OF RESIDENCE The FNS unit reports a change of residence (a move) during the certification period. ▼ Investigate the shelter and utility costs at the new residence. Verify the new shelter and utility expenses per FNS 340.08 and residency per FNS 215.03. ▼ Does the FNS unit provide the needed information or verification? YES — Act on the change (FNS 515.04 if benefits decrease, FNS 515.05 if benefits increase, FNS 515.02 if there is no change) and document the case file in NC FAST. Stop here. NO — Give or mail the DSS-8650 Notice of Information Needed and allow ten calendar days to respond. Then continue below. ▼ Does the FNS unit respond within ten calendar days? YES — Act on the change (FNS 515.04 if benefits decrease, FNS 515.05 if benefits increase, FNS 515.02 if there is no change) and document the case file in NC FAST. Stop here. NO — Recalculate the allotment without the shelter deduction and the utility allowance (SUA) tied to the prior residence, and issue the appropriate notice (DSS-8553 if benefits decrease). The notice must make clear that the FNS unit does not need to wait for its first rent or utility bill, and that alternative forms of verification may be accepted. Note: The FNS unit is not required to report a move (FNS 500.03); but once a move is reported or otherwise known to the agency, the agency must act on the associated shelter and utility costs under this section.