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328 4: SNAP SIX (6) MONTH & TRI-ANNUAL (4-MONTH) RECERTIFICATION

Timely

1st – 15th

The household submits Six Month or Tri-annual recertification form on December 10th. Complete

No additional verification needed. Process

• When an “S” or “T” Form is received the form is registered in SCWINS with the receipt date. • The recertification form should be processed by the end of the month.

Example: The household’s recertification (six-month or tri-annual) is filed on December 10th with all required verification. Worker processes the recertification form on December 18th. The household is eligible for uninterrupted benefits and receives a full allotment for January.

Timely

1st – 15th

The household submits six month or Tri-annual recertification form on December 10th. Form is incomplete. Incomplete

Additional verification needed Process

• When an “S” or “T” Form is received the form is registered in SCWINS with the receipt date. • Code as incomplete on CHIP MRRE screen. CHIP will automatically put case in frozen status (IM). • Send incomplete MR Notice (C016) and allow the household 10 days to provide the requested verification. • If verification is not received within 10 days, CHIP will automatically close the case. (IM) • The household has 10 days from the date of request for verification or until the end of the month (whichever is greater) to return the verification and receive a full month’s allotment. • The household will have until the end of the following month to provide the verification and receive prorated benefit from the date the verification is