Changes Resulting in a Decrease in Benefits 430-05-67-15-10

(Revised 10/01/18 ML3532)

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Amended IM 5338

 

IM 5338

 

 

A worker must act on changes that will result in a decrease in benefits. The worker must send the F419- Request for Verification if necessary, allowing the household 10 days to provide the verification. If the household fails to provide verification after the 10 days, the change must be acted on without verification. Verification must be provided no later than the next review.

The reported 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 was reported in writing and signed by the household, adequate notice is required.

 

Examples:

1. A household reports starting a new job and provides verification of the number of hours, pay dates, hourly wage and when the first paycheck will be received. The verified change results in a decrease in benefits. The worker has 10 days to act on this change and must allow for a 10-day advance notice. If the information was provided in writing and signed by the household, adequate notice is required.
   
   
2. On July 5 an individual reports a new job, provides the first pay stub and no other information. The worker must send notice F419- Request for Verification allowing the household 10 days from the mail date to provide the information needed (number of hours they will work, pay dates and hourly wage).
   
   If the household provides or does not provide the verification by July 15, the worker must act on the reported change to affect August benefits. If the verifications are not provided, client statement must be used.
   
   
3. A household reports a decrease in rent and they have not moved. If the change will result in a decrease in benefits, the decreased rent must be used without verification. Verification of the decreased rent must be provided no later than the next review.