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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP I which exceeded 130% of the poverty level for their household size. NOTE: Categorically eligible households that are Simplified Reporters who have income below 200% of poverty but exceeding 130% of poverty at approval are required to report changes in income exceeding 200% of poverty. For reported changes or changes the agency became aware of that were not acted on timely by the case manager, evaluate the change to determine if the customer received benefits which they were not entitled to. If so, calculate an over­ payment starting from the date the case manager should have acted on the change (not from when the change occurred) and designate it as an agency error. 643.1 COMPLETE REPORTS OF CHANGE If the household reports a change and the information reduces or terminates benefits, act on the change whether or not it is verified. The change is effective the first benefit month following the 13-day adverse action notice. Exception: Adverse action may be waived in accordance with manual section A-1843. BENEFIT DECREASE - ADVERSE ACTION NOT REQUIRED: When the household reports a change in writing and includes all written information necessary to update the case, act on the change within 10 days. The deadline to update the case is 10 days after the change is reported, or the next allotment after the change is reported, whichever is later. No adverse action is required. Note: If the next allotment is due within 10 days, no adjustment is needed; however, if time permits, the allotment is updated. 643.2 INCOMPLETE CHANGE REPORT If a change is reported without verification or sufficient information, allow the household 10 days to provide the needed information by requesting it on Form 2429. The day after the request date is the first day of the 10-day period. If the verification is not provided: B-643 Division of Social Services CHANGES Eligibility and Payments Manual CHANGES DECREASING BEFEFITS 14 Aug 25 MTL 11/25