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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Case Suspense Status: When the allotment computation results in [0] for categorically eligible households of three or more persons, the case will be in SUSPENSE status. These cases will NOT be denied or terminated for excess income. Benefits will not be issued (they will be suspended), but the case will be open. The certification period will expire as normal, regardless of whether the case is in suspense or payment status. Note: Cases which are not categorically eligible or not properly identified as categorically eligible (in the system) will be denied/terminated when excess income occurs. All cases denied or terminated for excess income and/or resources must be screened for categorical eligibility status on Form 2152. A-680 BUDGETING SNAP Budgeting Steps Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 11 Aug 25 MTL 10/25