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CHANGE REPORTING, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PENALTIES (READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING THIS APPLICATION)

REPORTING CHANGES

You must report changes that occur. What you need to report and when you need to report it varies by each program as listed below or on the next page for SNAP.

TANF/Refugee Cash Assistance: Report within 10 days, but no later than the 10th day of the month after a change occurs. Report these changes: • Your household income goes over 130% of the Federal poverty level. See the Change Report or the Notice of Action for the amount or visit www.dss.virginia.gov. • Your address changes. • An eligible individual leaves or enters the home. • Changes that may affect your participation in VIEW such as, changes in income, employment, education, training, transportation, and child care.

General Relief-Unattached Child: Report the day the change occurs or the first day that the agency is open after the change occurs. Report these changes: • Your address changes. • The amount of your monthly income changes. • There are other changes that may affect eligibility.

Auxiliary Grants: Report changes within 10 days. Report these changes: • Your address changes. • The amount of your monthly income changes. • There are changes in your resources, including transferring assets/property or in any motor vehicles owned.

PENALTIES FOR TANF AND REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE (RCA) VIOLATIONS

You must not knowingly give false information, hide information, or fail to report changes on time in order to receive TANF or RCA, or to receive supportive or transitional services such as child care or assistance with transportation.

If you are found guilty of intentionally breaking these rules, you will be ineligible to receive TANF or RCA for yourself for 6 months (1st violation), 12 months (2nd violation), or permanently (3rd violation). In addition, you may be prosecuted under Federal or State law.

Anyone convicted of misrepresenting his or her residence to get TANF, Medicaid, SNAP benefits or SSI in two or more states is ineligible for TANF for 10 years.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION

Domestic violence information and services are available to anyone experiencing violence or abuse from their partner. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you would like to speak with, text or chat with someone who understands these issues or to learn about services and safety options, contact the Virginia Statewide Hotline. • Call and speak with an advocate toll-free at 1-800-838-8238. (Note: Interpreters are available for more than 200 languages via the Language Line.) • Text with an advocate at 804-793-9999. • Chat with an advocate at https://www.vadata.org/chat/. (Chat feature works best on a computer or tablet.) • Call and speak with an advocate - LGBTQ Helpline: 1-866-356-6998

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