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335 Example #1: The household’s recertification (six-month or tri-annual) is filed on January 20th and screening indicates the household is not entitled to expedited service. Worker sends incomplete notice/request for verification on January 20th. The household must be given at least 10 days to submit verification. However, case will close if verification is not received by February 19th. The household submits verification on February 17th. The household is entitled to benefits prorated from January 20th.

Example #2: The household’s recertification (six-month or tri-annual) is filed on January 20th and screening indicates the household is not entitled to expedited service. Worker sends incomplete notice/request for verification on January 20th. The household must be given at least 10 days to submit verification. However, case will close if verification is not received by February 19th. The household submits verification on February 25th. Verification is late; therefore, the household must re-apply.

Example #3: The household’s recertification (six-month or tri-annual) is filed on January 20th and screening indicates the household is not entitled to expedited service. Worker does not send incomplete notice to the household until February 15th. The household must be given 10 days to return verification. Therefore, the household has until February 25th to submit verification. The household submits verification on February 23rd. The household is entitled to benefits prorated from January 20th.

Example #4: The household’s recertification (six-month or tri-annual) is filed on January 20th and screening indicates the household is not entitled to expedited service. Worker does not send incomplete notice to the household until February 15th. The household must be given 10 days to return verification. Therefore, the household has until February 25th to submit verification. The household submits verification on February 28th. Verification is late; therefore, the household must reapply. A CHIP Notice C600 is sent.

Example #5: Recertification form received on January 20th and screening indicates the household is entitled to expedited service. Case must be processed no later than January 26th for January and February