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378 Section 12.4 Shelter Deduction The link has been changed from Section 2.2 (Special Household Requirements (2) Elderly and Disabled Persons) to Section 14.10, Definition of Elderly or Disabled. Section 13.6 Calculating Net Income and Benefit Levels (2) Eligibility: This section contains changes in the gross and net income limits effective 10/1/11. Section 19.1 Definition of the South Carolina Combined Application Project (SCCAP): This section contains changes in the shelter thresholds for “shelter high” and “shelter low” SCCAP households. SNAP Tool Kit Attachment 5: Annual Recertification Chart: A correction was made to the instructions for treatment of untimely annual recertifications (able to reach client for interview- incomplete) to indicate that if the client provides verification within 30 days from the date the form was received or 10 days from the date the verification was requested, he/she is entitled to a full allotment. Volume 16 December 2011 Section 11.1 Income Eligibility Standards: The net and gross income chart in this chapter has been updated to be consistent with that of chapter 13 which was updated effective 10/1/11.

Section 12.1 Income Deductions/General (D, E, and F): The Mandatory Utility Allowance, Basic Utility Allowance, and Telephone Standard have been updated. This change is effective 12/1/11. Section 12.2 Standard Deduction: The standard deductions for a household of 4, 5, and 6 and above have been updated. This change was made effective 10/1/11. Section 16.3 Adequate Notice When the Household’s Address is Unknown: A note has been added to this section to clarify that case closures are only appropriate when the returned mail is a SNAP approval notice. Volume 17 February 2012 Section 8.2 Exemptions from Work Requirements: This section has been revised to clarify SNAP work registration requirements. Section 8.3 The Agency’s Responsibilities for Work Registration: A paragraph has been added to clarify work registration for simplified reporters who lose their exemption status. Section 8.4 E & T program Referrals: This section has been created to introduce implementation of mandatory participation in the employment and training program for ABAWDs in specified counties. Section 8.6 Disqualification Periods for Failure to Comply with SNAP Work Requirements: This section has been re-worded for clarity. Section 9.1 The SNAP Employment and Training Program (E&T): This section has been revised to add mandatory participation in E&T for ABAWDS residing in Richland, Lexington, Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.