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384 Section 9.2 Referrals to the SNAP 2 WORK Program: This section has been amended to reflect the process certification staff must follow when making a referral to the SNAP 2 WORK Program. Section 9.3 Failure to Comply with SNAP 2 WORK Program Requirements: This section has been amended to explain the repercussions of a client’s non-compliance in the SNAP 2 WORK program. Section 9.5 SNAP 2 WORK Program Components: This section defines the components offered with the SNAP 2 WORK Program. Section 9.7 Record Keeping for the SNAP 2 WORK Program: This section explains that case managers and providers will record SNAP 2 WORK participation. Section 11.4 Self-employment Income (2) Determining self-employment income: Explains how self- employment income is prorated if ownership in a partnership is not equal. Section 11.5 Unearned Income (PP) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits: Clarifies that unearned income and in-kind income must be counted in addition to SSI when determining SCCAP eligibility. Section 11.5 Unearned Income (DDD) Withdrawals (regular) from resources for categorically eligible HHs: This is no longer considered unearned income. Section 12.3 Earned Income Deduction: Clarifies the type of income disregarded. Section 12.8 Excess Medical Deduction (G): The word “personal” has been added for clarity. Section 13.2 Determining Household Eligibility: Formula to determine a prorated benefit amount for an initial month has been added. Section 16.2 Exemptions from Notice: An exception was added explaining that client who receive an annual adjustment to SSA, SSI or other federal benefits (i.e. Cost of Living Adjustment) must be given an adverse action notice prior to terminating or reducing a client’s benefits. Section 19.2 Eligibility Determination for the South Carolina Combined Application Project (SCCAP): Clarifies that unearned income and in-kind income must be counted in addition to SSI when determining SCCAP eligibility. Section 19.4 Exception to South Carolina Combined Application Project (SCCAP) Eligibility: This section has been revised to reflect that households meeting the definition of SCCAP must only verify that expenses were “incurred” by the individual. CHAPTER 31 Federal Tax Information: This chapter has been added to define Federal Tax Information (FTI), how to treat FTI and the process and penalties if FTI is improperly disclosed. SNAP Tool Kit 7: SNAP 2 WORK Referral Guide: This section has been added to reflect the current referral contact information for mandatory SNAP 2 WORK counties.