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Grant Decrease The individual’s income increased or there was an increase his level of need. The worker must: Document the approval in the case record assuring that each eligibility factor is addressed. Compute the new grant. Assure that all supporting verifications are in the case record. Enter the appropriate data in the local payment system. Update the renewal date in the MMIS system. Send the “Notice for Action (for AG)” to the individual and his representative to notify them of continued AG and Medicaid eligibility and the decrease in the grant amount. Notices The individual or his representative must be notified in writing of the renewal decision. The type of action to be taken determines the specific notice to be used. Processing Changes (Partial Reviews) When a change in an eligibility factor occurs between renewals, a partial review of the individual’s case is required to determine if eligibility continues and if the amount of the grant is correct. The evaluation of a change begins with the receipt of information that a change has occurred and continues through the verification and evaluation of the change, documentation in the case record, updating of appropriate computer systems, and the mailing of a notice to the individual. Reporting Changes