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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 1

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 139 Chapter 1 Application/Redetermination Process

1.7.5 PAYEE Depending on the child's living situation, the payee is a parent, other adult household member, or the child. 1.7.6 BEGINNING DATE OF ELIGIBILITY The beginning date of eligibility is the first day of the month of application, if eligible. Eligibility may be backdated up to three months prior to the month of application, provided all eligibility requirements were met. 1.7.7 REDETERMINATION 1.7.7.A Redetermination Process Cases are normally redetermined annually. The redetermination schedule is set automatically by the eligibility system. When possible, the redetermination process is completed automatically using electronic data matches without requiring information from the client. This redetermination process is initiated by the eligibility system, which matches current information with the hub. If determined eligible after completing the redetermination process, the DOHS will notify the client. The notice will identify the information used to determine eligibility. If the customer agrees with the information, no further action is required. If the client does not agree, he is to report the information that does not match the circumstances. When the redetermination process cannot be completed automatically, the eligibility system sends a pre-populated form containing case information and requires the client to provide additional information necessary to determine continuing eligibility. A signature is required. The pre-populated auto-renewal verification checklist form provides the following information: • A statement that the AG may receive a verification checklist for completion and return, if reported changes require follow-up,