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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 9

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 11 Chapter 9 Client Notification

o The annual Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI)/SSI updates; o A change in the WV WORKS benefit levels; or o A change in the Medically Needy Income Levels (MNIL). • When the client has signed a DFA-NL-5, Waiver of 13-Day Advance Notice, to waive his right to a 13-day advance notice. See Section 9.3. • For SNAP only: when the benefit is terminated or reduced as a result of a redetermination. • For Medicaid and WVCHIP only: o When it is established the client has been accepted for Medicaid services in another state, territory, or commonwealth. o When the Department has information confirming the death of the client. 9.3.1.C Beginning and Ending of the Advance Notice Period The 13-day advance notice period begins with the date shown on the notification letter. It ends after the 13th calendar day has elapsed. If the 13-day notice period ends on a weekend or holiday, the action is taken on the first subsequent workday. Advance Notice Period Example: A DFA-NL-C is dated and mailed on October 18. The 13-day advance notice period begins October 18. The 13-day advance notice period ends at the close of the business day on October 31. The action is effective no earlier than November 1. 9.3.1.D Date Adverse Action May Be Taken 9.3.1.D.1 Advance Notice Period Expires Before the First of the Following Month Usually the Worker will take the action in the eligibility system before the 13-day advance notice begins, in order to be effective, the first day of the following month. Advance Notice Expires Before the First of the Following Month Example: Ms. Dahlia reports a change that requires advance notice. The Worker makes the change in the eligibility system on October 9. A DFA-NL-C is dated and