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657 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 2: Verification (07/2026) • The ERDC case should be opened with a 12-month certification. This is a requirement for ERDC. However, the family has 45 days from the DOR to submit their ongoing anticipated income or their ERDC case will close in two to three months (based on the DOR). If the family does not submit their proof of income, the case should be closed. No notice is required. If the family does submit proof of income, the case should be adjusted based on the new verification, and timely notice should be sent if it will result in an increased copay amount. NEW APPLICATION: Applications received on a new request or if there has been more than 30 days break in benefits REPORT A CHANGE (RAC) RECERTIFICATION / RENEWAL: Applications received prior to the end of the current certification or within 30 days of the end of the last certification. Priority Processing (waiving verification) Verification of income can be waived during the 45-day application processing time frame for families who meet all of the following: • Meet priority processing requirements • Do not have proof of income readily available; and • The worker is unable to obtain this verification by calling the employer. N/A Verification of income can be waived during the 45-day application processing time frame for families who meet all of the following: • Meet priority processing requirements • Do not have proof of income readily available; and; • The worker is unable to obtain this verification by calling the employer.