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387 SNAP Tool Kit Attachment 7: This tool kit, SNAP 2 Work Referral Guide, has been replaced with the updated version dated 10/30/14.

Volume 25 April 2015 Section 2.2 (1) Required Household Combinations: This section has been updated to add a sentence to clarify that an 18-year-old who is included in the FI budget of an adult relative must be included in the same SNAP household as the adult relative. Section 8.11 (4) Determining whether a voluntary quit or reduction of work effort occurred: This section has been updated to reword a sentence by adding the verbiage “is notified” for clarity. Section 11.1 (2) Net Income Eligibility Standards: This section has been revised to update the table containing the gross and net monthly income limits for FFY 2015. Section 11.7 Educational Assistance: This section has been updated to show that educational assistance used for living expenses will be counted as income in accordance with SC Medicaid rules. Section 13.2 Determining Household Eligibility (1) Month of Application: This section has been corrected to show that a benefit will not be issued if the computation results in an allotment of less than $10. Section 13.2 Determining Household Eligibility (3) Anticipated Changes: This section has been reworded to change the word “denied” to the word “ineligible” for clarity. Section 13.6 (1) Net Monthly Income: This section has been updated to add verbiage to clarify the maximum excess shelter amounts. Links to the Income Deductions and Excess Shelter Deduction have been added. Section 13.6 (2) Eligibility: This section has been revised to update the table containing the gross and net monthly income limits for FFY 2015. Section 15.7 (C): Unclear Information: This section has been updated to change the word “by” to the word “when” in the note for clarity. Section 16.1 Use of Notice: This section has been updated to add a note to clarify the advance notice period that must be allowed when taking an adverse action on a SNAP case. Section 18.9 Fair Hearing Procedures: This section has been updated to add an exception to clarify that fair hearing cases should be handled by the county of residence for system generated actions. SNAP Tool Kit 4: Acceptable Verification of Alien Eligibility: This tool kit has been updated to correct INS form number for Alien Registration Receipt Card from I-551 to I-151. SNAP Tool Kit 7: The SNAP 2 WORK Referral Guide: This tool kit has been revised to replace the guide with an updated version dated 04/15/15. SNAP Tool Kit 8: National Directory of Contacts: The National Directory of Contacts has been added.