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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Case Disposition 1800 CASE DISPOSITION (toc) At the end of the interview the case manager must evaluate all factors of eligibility and determine if the case remains pending, approved or denied depending on the individual case circumstances. 1810 CASE REMAINS IN PENDING STATUS (toc) If all verification/information cannot be obtained during the interview the case will remain in pending status until the needed verification/information is received to approve benefits or the case is denied either due to non-cooperation or some other reason for ineligibility. If the case remains in pending status, the household will receive Form 2429. This form advises the household of the following: ● the reason a decision is pending; ● the information needed or action which must be taken; ● the date the information must be provided or action taken; and ● the date of denial if the household fails to cooperate. 1820 CASE APPROVAL – ELIGIBILITY DATES AND BENEFIT AMOUNTS (toc) When all factors of eligibility are met, and all verification/documentation has been obtained the case manager will approve the case. When benefits are approved the household will receive a Notice of Decision advising them of the following items: • the date benefits begin; • the date benefits begin; • amount and type of benefits; • the amount of benefits; • who is eligible • the length of certification; • the ineligibility of any household members; • the ineligibility of any household members; • the right to appeal; and • the right to appeal; • where free legal assistance is available. • where free legal assistance is available • that benefits may change if a pending TANF application is approved Case managers have the ability to add free form text to any Notice of Decision to include additional information not generated by the system to clarify action(s) taken. A-1800 CASE DISPOSITION CASE DISPOSITION Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 30 June 26 MTL 10/26