Recertification:

If the household continues to meet ESAP eligibility and no information is questionable, recertify as ESAP.

If circumstances reported on the review form are questionable or cannot be verified electronically, and the household hasn’t provided verification with the review, an interview will be required to determine eligibility before recertification. Follow procedures to send the interview letter. When interviewed, if the household: Meets the ESAP requirements, they’ll be recertified as ESAP for 36 months. Does not provide verification of medical expenses that increased by more than $35 but remains otherwise eligible for ESAP, they’ll be recertified as ESAP for 36 months. (If proof is provided later, treat as a reported change.) Is not ESAP eligible but eligible for regular Basic Food, recertify with a 12-month cert period.

Before we close or deny ESAP,

If the ESAP household’s circumstances no longer qualify as ESAP, or

If the client requests one.