Action on Multiple Reported Changes 430-05-67-15-25

(Revised 08/01/07 ML3095)

 

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If a household reports multiple changes that result in a decrease in benefits, the changes must not be acted on until six month report or recertification, whichever occurs first.

Exception:

If the changes meet the criteria to reduce benefits, the changes must be acted on within 10 days from the date the changes were reported and a 10 day advance notice must be sent.  If the changes are reported in writing and signed by the household, a 10 day advance notice is not required.  Adequate notice is required.

 

If a household reports multiple changes that result in an increase in benefits or the benefit determination is unclear, the changes must be verified.  If the household does not provide verification, the F419 – “Request for Verification” must be sent allowing the household 10 days from the mail date of the notice to verify the reported changes.

  1. If the household provides verification of one, some or all of the reported changes within the 10-day period and it results in an increase in benefits, the worker must act on the verified change(s) within 10 days and send the household the appropriate notice. Changes that are not verified are not acted on.
  2. If the household fails to provide verification of any of the reported changes within the 10-day period, the reported changes are not acted on, the previously verified amount is used and the benefit stays the same.
  3. If the household provides verification of one, some or all of the reported changes at a later date and the changes result in an increase in benefits, benefits are increased the month after receipt of the verification.
  4. If the household responds and provides sufficient information/verification of one, some or all reported changes or provides sufficient information/verification at a later date and they result in a decrease in benefits, the changes must not be acted on until the six month report or at recertification, whichever occurs first.  Changes that are not verified are not acted on.

Exception:

If the change meets the criteria to reduce benefits, the change must be acted on within 10 days from the date the change was reported and a 10 day advance notice must be sent.  If the change is reported in writing and signed by the household, a 10 day advance notice is not required.  Adequate notice is required.

 

Examples:

  1. A household reports the loss of a job and new employment.  The worker sends Notice F419 requesting additional verification.  The household provides the last day of work and the final pay check (including any vacation pay) for the job loss and the number of hours they will be working, dates they will be paid and the first pay check that includes the hourly wage for the new source of income.  The changes do not put the household over the 130% gross income limit.  If the changes result in an increase in benefits, the changes must be acted on.  

If the changes result in a decrease in benefits, the changes are not acted on as the household provided the verification.  The changes must be acted on at the six month report or at recertification, whichever occurs first.

 

If the household fails to provide verification of any of the reported changes within the 10-day period, the reported changes are not acted on, the previously verified amount is used and the benefit stays the same.  

If the household provides a statement from the employer verifying the job loss and the new source of income, and the changes result in a decrease in benefits, the changes must be acted on.  

  1. A household reports the loss of a job and new employment.  The worker sends Notice F419 requesting additional verification.  The household provides the last day of work and the final pay check (including any vacation pay) for the job loss but does not provide verification of the new source of income.  Removing the income from the job loss results in an increase in benefits and must be acted on. The new source income is not acted, unless the household provides verifications at a later date, until the six month report or recertification, whichever occurs first.   
  2. A household reports a new household member, a change in rent and a change in income. The worker is unclear what effect these changes have on the benefit and sends the F419 for verification.  

If the household verifies the changes and they result in an increase in benefits, the changes are acted on.  

 

If the household verifies the changes (no primary source) and they result in a decrease in benefits, only the new household member is added as adding a new household member meets the criteria to decrease benefits.