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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES APPLICATION PROCESSING

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The LDSS worker must also evaluate continued VaCAP eligibility when an alert is received for the following changes reported by the SDX monthly updates: • the participant moves to another Virginia address; • a change in the mailing address of an Authorized Representative; and • a change in the name of an Authorized Representative/payee.

Certain SDX monthly case updates will result in the automatic closure of the VaCAP case. Cases are closed if the SDX reports: • the participant no longer receives SSI; • the death of the participant; • the participant is living in an institution; • the participant is married; • a change in the Federal Living Arrangement ; • the participant has earned income; or • the participant moved out of state

VaCAP Recertification:

VDSS will generate and mail a combined expiration notice and an application to recertify for VaCAP. VDSS will mail the recertification application to participants in the month before the certification period expires. Participants must complete the application and return it to the local department of social services for processing. Continued eligibility for VaCAP is determined using the same criteria established for the initial application for VaCAP.

There is no interview or additional verifications required.

Eligibility to Opt-Out of VaCAP

A VaCAP participant who wants to opt out of the project must request the case be closed. If the participant subsequently applies for regular SNAP and is found eligible, the participant will not receive a supplement for any month for which VaCAP benefits were received.

Fair Hearings

Fair hearing requests for VaCAP cases are treated the same as all other requests.

Quality Control (Qc) Reviews

VaCAP cases are part of the QC sample for review and are considered in the completion rate. These cases are included in the State’s payment error rate calculation. Quality Control identifies VaCAP cases in a state option field for evaluation purposes.

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