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1171 (07/2026) Chapter 8: Examples • Chapter 8: Examples MSP QMB Example 1: Rukia completed the application process by establishing a date of request, completed an interview and submitted needed verification for eligibility and cleared eligibility. The worker approved QMB for the month of May. SMB/SMF Example 1: Rukia completed the application process by establishing a DOR, completed an interview, submitted needed verification for eligibility and cleared eligibility. The worker approved Rukia for the month of April. Gena is over income for retroactive benefits. OSIPM Example 1: Rukia completed the application process by establishing a DOR, completed an interview, submitted needed verification for eligibility and cleared eligibility. The worker approved Rukia for the month of April. HSD Example 1: For HSD medical programs, Rukia completed the application process and eligibility can be determined for medical. Individual program example(s) SNAP Example 1: Clair completes a SNAP interview in the first 20 days from the filing date but calls her worker on day 26 of the application period to say that she needs additional time to get all of the verification, because the verification source is out of town. The worker extends the application processing period to allow time to get the necessary verification.. Clair provides the requested verification on day 35, eligibility is determined and benefits are opened back to the filing date. Example 2: Meg is receiving SNAP benefits through March 31st. In December, she applies for medical and SNAP benefits. The worker should clarify with Meg that she is already receiving SNAP benefits and there is no need to reapply. Narrate this conversation and no denial notice is needed. TANF Example 1: Jon and Sam turn in an application and have a face-to-face interview for TANF on April 25. They were found to be over-income for the month of April. The worker explained to Jon and Sam how to establish a new filing date. They reapply on May 3 through the applicant portal. Jon and Sam can choose anytime during the process how they would like to interview, either face to face or a phone interview. Since they had a face-to-face interview within 10 calendar days of their filing date, a phone interview is scheduled. ERDC Example 1: Tabatha leaves a note on 12/7 asking for ERDC. The worker notes in TRACS and sends Tabatha a 415F with a DOR of 12/7. Tabatha completes the application and turns it in on 1/10. The worker schedules and completes an interview with Tabatha on 1/12. Tabatha meets all eligibility requirements and is found eligible for ERDC. The application process is considered complete as the interview and clearing of all eligibility factors was done within 45 days from the DOR.