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2210 Recertification (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. Recertification is a review of the Reach Up household’s eligibility factors to determine their continued eligibility for Reach Up benefits.

b. Recertification shall be conducted periodically, as specified in rule 2210.1, for all Reach Up households.

c. Recertification uses the same sources of information as the application process (rule 2208), which includes the following:

1. Participants shall submit a new signed application at every recertification and provide current information about individual, family, and household circumstances in relation to program eligibility factors; 2. Interviews shall be required on the same basis as for initial eligibility; and 3. Verification, including use of collateral sources as needed, shall be required on the same basis as for initial eligibility.

4. Recertification shall be final when written notice of the Department’s decision has been made available to the participant and: i. An increase of benefits has been made available to the participant; or ii. Authorization to terminate or reduce benefits has been processed.

2210.1 Recertification Periods (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. All Reach Up households shall complete a recertification every 12 months.

b. The recertification period for Reach Up households may be scheduled at intervals shorter than 12 months to coincide with known anticipated changes or recertification periods for other benefit programs administered by the Department.

c. A scheduled recertification period may not, however, exceed the 12-month limit.

2210.2 Interim Reports (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. All Reach Up households shall complete an interim report every six months.

b. The interim report must include verification of any earned income.

2211 Change Processing (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. The Department must notify the Reach Up household of the requirement to report any changes in circumstances within ten calendar days of the date the change becomes known.

b. The Reach Up household shall notify the Department of any change in individual, family, or Reach Up household circumstances that may affect continuing eligibility.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families Reach Up Eligibility Rules Economic Services Division 2200 17

2210 Recertification (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. Recertification is a review of the Reach Up household’s eligibility factors to determine their continued eligibility for Reach Up benefits.

b. Recertification shall be conducted periodically, as specified in rule 2210.1, for all Reach Up households.

c. Recertification uses the same sources of information as the application process (rule 2208), which includes the following:

2210.1 Recertification Periods (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. All Reach Up households shall complete a recertification every 12 months.

c. A scheduled recertification period may not, however, exceed the 12-month limit.

2210.2 Interim Reports (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. All Reach Up households shall complete an interim report every six months.

b. The interim report must include verification of any earned income.

2211 Change Processing (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. The Department must notify the Reach Up household of the requirement to report any changes in circumstances within ten calendar days of the date the change becomes known.

b. The Reach Up household shall notify the Department of any change in individual, family, or Reach Up household circumstances that may affect continuing eligibility.