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Page | 212 month, then the case can be reinstated, but benefits will be pro-rated based on the date of receipt. If information is returned after the report month, then a new application will need to be obtained.

If existing household member(s) that were previously claiming separate household status are now mandatory to be receiving benefits with the household (such as baby born and father of the child is in the household), the income and resources of the member(s) must be reported and verified. If not, the case will be closed for non-cooperation.

11200 BUDGETING RESOURCES

Resources are not required to be verified unless the resources reported are questionable or unless the resources reported put the household close to the resource limit. Remember resource limits are $3,000 or $4,500 for household with a disabled person and/or a person over age 60. Benefits Specialists can run a query of SD Cars, but it is not required. Information obtained through SD Cars cannot be shared with the household.

11210 APPLICATION MONTH

All resources of individuals requesting SNAP need to be listed on the application form. Benefits Specialists should take time during the interview to go over the resources section to ensure all resources are reported.

11220 SIX MONTH REPORT

Households are required to report on the six month report form (DSS-EA-214) if resources have gone over the limit, $3,000 or $4,500 for persons disabled or over age 60. Households are also required to report if they have bought, sold, traded, or added another vehicle since the last report.

11230 INTERIM REPORT

Households are not required to report changes in resources in interim months. If a household reports a change in resources, the resource panel is updated using the “VOL” source code and the updated information is added to the appropriate resource panel.

If resources go over the maximum in interim months, the case will not close until there is a primary source, the next renewal, or six month report form; a claim will not be completed for the months the household was over the resource limit.

EXCEPTION: If a household reports winnings from lottery or casino winnings and the reported amount is over the resource limit (after the deduction of any income tax return), then the case will be closed using the “WINN” primary source code.

**An automatic match is done monthly with South Dakota Lottery for individuals who may have lottery winnings. SNAP program staff will contact the supervisor if there are matches discovered. If the household failed to report these winnings, then the benefits specialist will contact the household to see what amount is left from the winnings. If the household is still over the resource limit, then the case should be closed. If the household has spent winnings, no claim will be completed. **