Purpose: This section will define what changes need to be reported and the resulting actions.
Current Policy Effective Date: September 1, 2018
Date Last Reviewed: July 9, 2018
Previous Policy: November 1, 2015
POL M1601: DETERMINING CHANGES TO BE REPORTED
1. Changes Must Be Reported Within Ten Days
Clients must report changes within ten days of identifying the change. They may do so by phone, in person, or in writing.
2. Clients May Be Required To Report Changes In Resources
All clients enrolled in programs with a resource test must report changes.
3. Clients May Be Required To Report Changes In Living Circumstances
Changes in the following must be reported:
Marital status. School enrollment. Household size. Living arrangements. Address. Eligible child leaves household. Eligible child turns 18.
4. Clients May Be Required To Report Changes In Earned Income
Changes in the following must be reported:
Source of income. Beginning/Ending employment. Rate of pay. Increase/decrease in number of work hours.
5. Clients Must Report Changes In Unearned Income
Clients must report new sources of unearned income or changes to existing unearned income.
6. Clients Must Report Changes In Health Insurance Coverage
Clients must report new health insurance coverage or changes to existing health insurance coverage.
7. Clients May Report Uncovered Medical Expenses
Reporting uncovered medical expenses may change patient contribution.
8. Agency Must Act On Change Within Ten Days
The agency has ten days from the date of the client’s report to act on the change.
9. Agency Must Provide 15-Day Notice Of Adverse Action
The agency must provide a fifteen calendar day notice of adverse action. Adverse action is a decision to deny, decrease, or close benefits.
10. Agency Must Require An Application
Client must submit a new application after:
60 days from denial or 90 days from closure for all programs.