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Page | 325 To start a QC disqualification, update the MEMS panel of the individual listed in the QC ACCESS mail message in the field called “QC Disq”:  QC REV MONTH  Enter the review month provided by QC.  START DATE  Enter the next benefit month from the email date that allows 10 day adverse action notice.  CURE DATE  February 2nd is automatically displayed with the appropriate year. The individual is not eligible until February 3, unless he/she cooperates with QC prior to that date.  The appropriate year is calculated by ACCESS based on the date the EABS enters in the “QC REV MONTH” field.

 The household with the disqualified individual is ineligible and the case is closed.  If the disqualified individual later applies for SNAP, the application is denied until the disqualified individual cooperates with QC or the disqualification period has ended.

 If the disqualified individual leaves the household, the penalty follows him/her and the remaining household members can reapply for SNAP.  If the disqualified individual moves to another household and is purchasing and preparing with that household, that household becomes ineligible unless the disqualified individual cooperates with QC, moves out, or the disqualification period ends.

 QC will send ACCESS mail if the individual starts cooperating.  When the household including the previously disqualified member reapplies, update the Cure Date on the MEMS panel to the cooperation date identified by QC to cure the disqualification.

Example 1: QC is reviewing Jan’s case for October 2011. On 12-15, QC sent an ACCESS email message that Jan refused to cooperate. On the MEMS panel, enter the QC review month of October 2011 and the start date of January 2012 to provide 10 day adverse action notice. The cure date will automatically display as 2/2/13 after the case has gone through background. Ineligibility should be approved, and the case remains ineligible until February 3, 2013, unless Jan cooperates with QC.

On April 2, 2012, Sue reports that Jan has moved into her household and is purchasing and preparing with her. Jan’s MEMS panel reflects that she still has not cooperated with QC. Sue’s case will be determined ineligible for May. Close Sue’s case for May 2012. The case remains ineligible until February 3, 2013, unless Jan moves out or cooperates with QC before then.