TBA households must be allowed to file a recertification at any time during the five-month TBA transition period.

(i) Only a client-requested recertification that will result in an increase in SNAP benefits will be enacted to end the five-month TBA transition period.

(ii) The increased SNAP benefits will be issued for the new certification period that will begin the month after the month in which the household completes all recertification requirements.

(iii) Unless conducted on the same day as the recertification filing date, client-requested recertification interviews must be scheduled as soon as possible, but no later than 10 days prior to the end of the month following the month in which the recertification is requested.

(iv) TBA households that fail to appear for a scheduled interview must have their transitional SNAP benefits continue until the end of the five-month TBA transition period.