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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 9

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 2 Chapter 9 Client Notification

9.2 NOTIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN ON AN APPLICATION These forms are used for notifying an applicant of the status of his application: • DFA-6, Notice of Information Needed • DFA-6A, Spenddown Explanation • DFA-NL-6, Notice of Withdrawal of Application • DFA-NL-A, Notice of Decision – Application • DFA-20, Application Not Acted On Letter • DFA-FS-19, Notification of Denial of Expedited Service (SNAP Only) The final disposition of the application is reported to the client only on the DFA-NL-A or the DFA-NL-6. When the DFA-NL-A is used, it must always be accompanied by the DFA-FH-1 Fair Hearing Request Form. 9.2.1 DFA-6, NOTICE OF INFORMATION NEEDED The DFA-6 may be used during any phase of the eligibility determination process. At the time of application, it is given or mailed to the applicant to notify him of information or verification he must supply to establish eligibility. When the DFA-6 is mailed at the time of application, the client must receive the DFA-6 within five working days of the date of application. If the client fails to adhere to the requirements detailed on the DFA-6, the application is denied or the deduction disallowed, as appropriate. The client must be notified of the subsequent denial by form DFA-NL-A. This form also notifies the client that his application will be denied, or a deduction disallowed, if he fails to provide the requested information by the date specified on the form. The Worker determines the date to enter to complete the sentence, "If this information is not made available to this office by ..." as follows. 9.2.1.A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The date entered in the DFA-6 must be 10 days from the date of issuance.