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210 The following procedures must be followed when a reported change results in an increase in benefits: (A) The Agency must increase the benefits for the month following the month the change is reported. (B) If the change is reported too late in the month to adjust the benefits for the following month, the Agency must issue supplemental benefits, provided verification of the change is received within 10 days from the date requested. For notices that must be translated, allow ten days from the date the translated notice is sent. (C) The Agency must not issue supplemental benefits in the month the change is reported. (D) The Agency must not issue supplemental benefits if verification is not received within 10 days from the date requested.

NOTE: A household subject to simplified reporting may report a change in expenses during the certification period that will increase benefits but fail to provide verification of the change. If this situation occurs, the previous amount of expenses will continue to be budgeted in the SNAP case. (2) Decrease in benefits

The following procedures must be followed for all households subject to simplified reporting requirements when acting on a mandatory decrease in benefits as outlined in section 15.4 or when closing a case because the household’s gross income exceeds 130% of poverty for the household or a member of the household wins substantial lottery or gambling winnings ($4500 or more):

(A) If sufficient information is reported to make a change resulting in a decrease in benefits or ineligibility, the Agency must issue a timely and adequate notice, as outlined in Chapter 16, Notice of Adverse Action.

(B) If insufficient information is reported to effect the change, the household must be given 10 days to provide verification. This must be documented in the case file.

(C) If no response, notice of adverse action is used to notify the household of reduction or termination.

(D) Ineligibility or decrease in benefits is effective the month following the expiration of the notice of adverse action unless a fair hearing and continuation of benefits is requested.

1 5 . 6 A C T I O N O N I N T E R I M R E P O R T I N G H O U S E H O L D S The Agency must take action on a complete interim reporting form and authorize benefits. If the form is incomplete and verification is not provided, the household’s benefits are terminated if continued eligibility cannot be determined. The interim reporting form is due in the county office