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2. Recipient Notification Upon receipt of the independent verification, the ES Worker must properly notify the A/R of any action to be taken on the case. If the A/R fails to respond timely, the ES must send the A/R a timely notice for failure to cooperate in establishing continued eligibility.

3. IEVS Time Frame The ES Worker must initiate and complete case action(s) on IEVS information within 45 days of the information. Procedure for case actions include: A. Reviewing the information and comparing it to case file information

B. Contacting the A/R and/or appropriate source to resolve discrepancies for all new or previous unverified information

C. Notifying A/R of pending adverse action

4. IEVS Matches The following chart describes the IEVS matches: Benefit Type Method(s) of Access SSA CHIP automatically requests information from the Beneficiary & Earnings Data Exchange (BENDEX). Data is returned to the county office through CHIP screens. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Applicants-query for all possible wages or benefit information prior to approval. Do this for all household members and any individual living in the household who may affect benefits. Recipients-check the SCDEW match of wages, benefits and special benefits. Take appropriate action if necessary.

7.4 Requirement to Apply for Possible Benefits Any BG member who is potentially entitled by law to other cash benefits, e.g. Social Security Survivors benefits, VA benefits, retirement, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, etc., must apply for these benefits prior to approval and take all actions necessary to obtain the benefits.

The BG member must also cooperate in the determination process and accept the benefits for himself/herself for continued eligibility. Failure to meet this condition of eligibility will result in ineligibility of the entire BG.

NOTE: Individuals who are eligible for both TANF and SSI benefits can elect in which of these programs they wish to participate. (See 3.3)

1. ES Worker Assistance The ES Worker must assist the A/R in any way possible to apply for other benefits. Assistance at a minimum requires a written referral to the appropriate agency. CHIP Notice A000, Possible Benefits, may be used to make the referral.