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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 1

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 43 Chapter 1 Application/Redetermination Process

When benefits are closed due to a change in circumstance, other than a missed redetermination, and the client requests his benefit be reopened within the certification period, no new application form is required when the client has not missed an issuance month. When no issuance month has been missed, the AG remains in the original certification period. If the AG has missed an issuance month and is not eligible for reinstatement of benefits, a new application form and interview is required. If the application is approved, the AG will be assigned a new certification period. Application Example 1: An application is made on June 10, and a DFA-6 is issued with a due date of June 20. The client does not provide the requested verification and the application is denied. On July 20, the client provides the information and the Worker is able to determine eligibility for the AG. Benefits are approved as of July 20, and no new application form is required. Application Example 2: Same example as above, except the requested verification is not returned until August 20. The benefit may not be approved until the client completes a new application and interview. 1.4.1.A Failure to Provide Requested Verifications If an applicant AG fails to provide the verifications requested on the DFA-6 or verification checklist within the specified time limit and the application is denied, the AG must be given an opportunity to have its eligibility established for up to 60 days from the date of application without completion of a new form. If the client brings in the verifications before the 60-day period has expired, the Worker determines the AG's eligibility based on the original application, noting in Case Comments any changes which have occurred since the form was completed. If the application is approved, SNAP benefits are not retroactive to the date of application because the approval delay was the fault of the client. Benefits are issued from the date the client provides the verification. The Worker provides benefits using information reported during the original application and any other pertinent information provided prior to approval. Application Example 3: Mr. Balsam applied for SNAP benefits on November 1. A DFA-6 was issued requesting verification of income by November 30. Mr. Balsam did not provide the verification by this date and his application was denied. Mr. Balsam brought in the requested information on December 5. No new application form is required because he provided verification within 60 days of the date of application. However, if Mr. Balsam is eligible, SNAP benefits are issued from December 5.