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1173 (07/2026) Chapter 8: Examples • Chapter 8: Examples SNAP Example 1: Drake applies for SNAP benefits on June 2 for his family. They have already received benefits in another state in June. They are ineligible on the filing date. If they have closed their other SNAP case, you can use the same application for July benefits. TANF Example 1: Mary is pregnant and on TANF. She is due May 1. She reports on May 8th that she had her baby May 2. A new application is not needed. Example 2: Daryl and his two children are on TANF. Daryl’s case is closed Sept. 30 due to being over income. He reports on Oct. 10 that he was laid off due to lack of work. He meets all requirements for TANF, including financial requirements, in October Since he met eligibility in the month following closure, a new application is not needed. Example 3: Jane and her son, Michael, are receiving TANF benefits. Jane reports that her new husband, Curtis, has moved into the home. He is requesting to be the head of household. Curtis will need to review the application and sign the rights and responsibilities page to become the head of household. Example 4: Tangia reports that her husband moved in on 6/8. Tangia does not complete an application. Once Tangia’s husband clears eligibility, his TANF will begin the date he becomes eligible for the program. Example 5: Oscar turns in an application stating that his wife and son moved in. Oscar’s application receives a filing date of 7/5. Due to circumstances, Oscar could not come back for an intake until 7/28. Once Oscar’s family clears eligibility, their TANF will open back to the filing date. ERDC Example 1: Alicia is receiving ERDC. Her current certification ends December 31. On July 10, Alicia reports she was permanently laid off from work on July 6. The worker determines the reason for Alicia’s job loss and enters the appropriate job loss and good cause reason into ONE. Regardless of the reason for Alicia’s job loss, ONE will apply AWS for the remainder of the certification period because any reason for Alicia’s job loss is considered a ‘good cause’ reason for ERDC. Who must sign the application and complete the application process Multi-program example 1 On May 16th, Shawn inquires how to apply for SNAP, TANF, medical and ERDC for her two godchildren: Levi, age