Effect of Changes during the ESAP certification period:

ACES removes the X code from the Report Status field and enters the appropriate code for the new circumstances.

The certification period is the remainder of the original 36-month certification period, and the household will be sent MCRs as appropriate ( WAC 388-418-0011 (3)(b) for the remainder of the certification period.

Andrew is ESAP eligible. During his certification period he reports that his minor grandchild moved in. With the child added, the household is no longer just adults, either 60+ or disabled. ACES removes the ESAP coding; and Andrew remains eligible for regular Basic Food with his grandson. The cert period remains the same, whatever is left of the 36 months. The case is no longer ESAP and may be required to submit MCRs. (See Effect of Changes above.) At recertification, the household will be recertified as either ESAP or regular Basic Food, depending on the household circumstances.

(Same example) Several months later, the child leaves the home and is removed from this case. The household once again consists of Andrew, who meets ESAP requirements. However, the case does not transition to ESAP during the cert period. The cert period continues for the remainder of the 36 months with MCRs due every six months. At the next recertification, if the household is eligible for ESAP, ACES codes Andrew’s case as ESAP.

Marta receives Basic Food under ESAP and starts receiving disability retirement benefits. Her reported income exceeds 200%. She is no longer eligible for Basic Food. Update her case with her new income and allow the case to close with advanced and adequate notice. We are not required to interview Marta before closing her active case because she reported the change during her certification instead of at review.

Inez, age 45, receives ABD and does not submit updated medical evidence when required. When her ABD closes, so does her eligibility for ESAP, as we cannot assume she still meets ESAP requirements. She remains eligible for Basic Food for the remainder of the certification. She must complete MCRs even if she is later reinstated on ABD.