WAG 06-34-02: Applications Received from Approved Correctional Facilties (SNAP)

PM 06-34-02

SNAP Only Applications:

IES Process when an incarcerated individual from an approved correctional center is applying for SNAP only

  • Correctional Center submits the application to FCRC via ABE, fax, or in person for applicant within 5-10 days of discharge.
  • Application Registration.
  • HSC determines if applicant will be discharged 5-10 days of receipt of application.
  • HSC schedules/conducts interview.
  • Initiate Data Collection, Run eligibility, do not certify before discharge date.
  • On discharge date, navigate to "Individual Information"-"Program Request Summary"-"Program Request Details"
  • Change SNAP Application Date to the date of discharge.
  • Run Eligibility and Certify.
  • If discharge date is not within 5-10 days of receipt of application, update Living Arrangement/Domicile-Details to reflect "State Department Corrections" and complete Living Arrangement Details accordingly to information regarding the customer and the correct discharge date.
  • Run eligibility and certify to deny the SNAP.

Note: Do not process an application for an individual added to an existing case.

SNAP and Medical Application:

IES Process when an incarcerated individual from an approved correctional center is applying for SNAP and medical assistance:

  • Correctional Center submits the application to FCRC via ABE, fax, or in person for applicant within 5-10 days of discharge.
  • Application Registration
  • HSC determines if applicant will be discharged 5-10 days of receipt of application.
  • HSC schedules/conducts interview, and updates information, as necessary.
  • Initiate Data Collection, Run eligibility, do not certify.
  • HSC navigates to " Individual Information", "Program Request Summary"-"Program Request Details".
  • Withdraw SNAP request using "application withdrawn" and suppress the notice.
  • Run eligibility and Certify Medical EDG only.
  • On customers discharge date, Initiate Data Collection-"Continue Previous Action".
  • Navigate to "Individual Information", "Program Request".
  • Add SNAP with the customers discharge date as the "date of application".
  • Run Eligibility and Certify.