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372 Section 7.3 (2) (D) Citizenship and Alien Status-Sponsored Aliens This section was expanded.

Section 7.3 (2) (F) Citizenship and Alien Status-Sponsored Aliens: This section was added.

Section 7.3 (2) (G) Citizenship and Alien Status-Sponsored Aliens: This section was added.

Section 12.5 (2) (C) Utility Allowances – Mandatory Utility Allowance (MUA): BG was changed to household. Section 12.5 (2) (G) Utility Allowances – Mandatory Utility Allowance (MUA): Additional criteria was added on who may receive the MUA. Section 12.5 (2) (H) & (I) Utility Allowances – Mandatory Utility Allowance (MUA): Sections were renumbered to reflect the addition of (G). Section 12.5 (2) (I) Utility Allowances – Mandatory Utility Allowance (MUA): This section was removed. Section 12.5 (3) (C) Utility Allowances –Basic Utility Allowance (BUA): This section was removed. Section 12.5 (4) (A) & (B) Utility Allowances – Actual Utility Costs: These sections were removed. Section 12.5 (5) Utility Allowances –Multiple households/ multiple residences: This section has been revised to remove the option of prorating the MUA and BUA. Section 15.3 Simplified Reporting Households: This section has been expanded. Section 15.5 (2) Actions On Reported Changes – Decrease in benefits: This section was changed to clarify that the decrease rules only apply once the determination is made that the decrease is to be acted on. Section 17.2 Recertification Interview: This section was revised to accommodate telephone interviews at recertification. Section 17.3(2)(A) Processing Application for Recertification – Untimely recertifications: This section defines the required actions the recipient must complete at recertification. It also explains that if an application for recertification is denied because the household failed to take a required action, the application can be reopened but benefits will be prorated from the date the last action is taken. Section 18.5 (2) Responsibilities Regarding the Fair Hearing Process - Responsibilities of the Certification Supervisor: Removed the requirement that the supervisor sign the DSS Form 2633, Request for Fair Hearing. SNAP Tool Kit 4: Acceptable Verification of Alien Eligibility: This section was expanded to accommodate the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; Final Rule.