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MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12 Page 6 Policy for EDGs Processed After September Mass Update For the benefit month of: eligibility is determined using the: September 2024 or earlier, Previous income limits, standard deduction amount, maximum excess shelter deduction, SUA and BUA, telephone standard, homeless shelter deduction, and allotment amounts for determining that month’s benefits. October 2024 and ongoing, Updated income limits, standard deduction amounts, maximum excess shelter deduction, SUA and BUA, telephone standard, homeless shelter deduction, and allotment amounts for determining that month's benefits. This includes households applying after Sept. 15, 2024, who meet the combined allotment eligibility criteria. The updated 130% FPL amounts are used to notify a streamlined reporting household of the reporting requirement at application, recertification, or incomplete review when the action is disposed on or after Oct. 1, 2024.* *TIERS automatically uses the correct amounts for each month. Automation TIERS updated all active SNAP EDGs during the weekend of Aug. 31, 2024. The updated income limits, deductions, and allotments are budgeted in TIERS for benefit month October 2024 and ongoing. The appropriate income limits, deductions, and allotments are automatically applied for each benefit month, whether the benefit month is before or after the October COLA (including combined allotment situations). TIERS converts the benefit amount for SNAP EDGs in ongoing status without an override designation and produces a combined Form TF0001, Notice of Case Action, for any SNAP, TANF, or Medical Assistance (MA) EDG with a benefit change. Note: A TIERS exception report for EDGs not included in the mass update is distributed for staff action. EDGs not updated will receive an explanation of the October cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on the next Form TF0001 produced for that EDG.