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16-01 Version of 2.1.7 Confirming the FoodShare Eligibility Determination in CARES

Before confirming FoodShare eligibility, IM workers must ensure that the correct eligibility determination has been made. A check of individual eligibility details of the non-financial results and the budget details are essential. Some items to consider are:

1. Are verifications complete?
2. Are correct household members included in the food unit/FoodShare assistance group?
3. Is the assistance group established correctly as EBD no earnings or Regular FoodShare for reporting rules?
4. Is correct income used?
5. Are correct expenses and deductions allowed?
6. Have the correct individuals been identified as work registrants?
7. Have the correct individuals been identified as ABAWDs?
8. Has the interview been completed? The application cannot be denied before the end of the 30-day processing period unless the interview is complete.
9. If benefits are denied, is the denial reason correct?

If so, confirm the FoodShare eligibility, document case comments in CWW, and process a referral to the FSET program, if applicable (3.16.1 FoodShare Basic Work Rules).

This page last updated in Release Number: 16-01
Release Date: 05/31/2016
Effective Date: 05/31/2016

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