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I I TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP An additional program can be added to the pending application, form 2905 up to and including the day of the interview. If the applicant requests to add either TANF or SNAP to the current application, document the additional program in the case record and update the system. Process the additional program following the appropriate program policy. The effective date of the new program will be the original application date. • applications adding TANF must have a • applications adding SNAP must have a handwritten or electronic signature. handwritten, electronic or verbal signature. Note: The system-generated Redetermination Form (NRD1) is intended only for the redetermination of the specific ongoing program for which it was issued. It cannot be used to apply for or add additional programs. If the program is closed, the NRD1 may still be used only to reapply for that same program. If the household requests medical coverage during the interview, complete form 2110-EM Medical Assistance Addendum. 124.1 Duplicate Assistance Screening (toc) During the registration process, all household members applying for or requesting initial or continued assistance must be screened by Social Security Number and name to avoid duplicating assistance. Applications received from a household reporting a move from another state must have duplicate assistance and Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) months verified from the other state by the case manager. Case managers must also verify if any member of the household is currently serving an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) in another state. Note: Individuals receiving food assistance from Puerto Rico are not considered to have received duplicate assistance from the SNAP program. 125 WITHDRAW OF APPLICATION (toc) An individual may voluntarily withdraw an application any time before a case decision is made. Exception: When a TANF household is in conciliation and requests to withdraw from the program, they must be referred to an Employment and Training (E&T) case manager prior to withdrawal (see E&P MS A­ 2170). If the withdrawal request is made (verbally or in writing) by someone other than the head of household, spouse, a responsible household member, or an authorized representative, contact the household to confirm the withdrawal. Note: An Administrative Closure action is only allowed when an incorrect program application is registered in the system. A-124 APPLICATION PROCESSING REGISTRATION OF THE APPLICATION Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 June 26 MTL 08/26