PM 18-04-00: Changes in the SNAP Household

WAG 18-04-00

Change Reporting SNAP Households

• A Change Reporting SNAP household is a regular roll case that meets the following criteria:
  • All adult members in the SNAP household are qualifying members and there is no earned income to budget on the case; and
  • A TANF household with SNAP and there is no earned income to budget on the case; and
  • Only when the Work Requirement Time-Limited Benefits policy is in effect, SNAP households whose county of residence is in a nonwaived area of the state. These cases are centrally converted from Mid-Point Reporting status to Change Reporting status. A system generated notice, Change in Reporting Requirements, is mailed to the appropriate SNAP households to notify them of the change in their reporting requirements.
• Change Reporting SNAP households must report the changes below within 10 calendar days of the date they learn about the change. For income-related changes, consider the date the first payment is received (as a result of the change) as the date the client learned about the change:
  • When they get, change, or lose a job;
  • When monthly earned income changes by more than $125;
  • When the source of unearned income changes, or the amount changes by more than $125. The client does not have to report changes in any cash benefit from the Department;
  •  A change in SNAP household size;
  •  A change of address and new shelter costs. Provide the client with the opportunity to register to vote when a change of address is reported in person (see PM 22-12-00);
  •  A change in obtaining a licensed vehicle;
  • For non-qualifying member households who are not categorically eligible (PM 05-07-00), report when total cash on hand, stocks, bonds, and money in a bank or savings account exceeds a total of $2,750;
  • For qualifying member households who are not categorically eligible (PM 05-07-00), report when total cash on hand, stocks, bonds, and money in a bank or savings account exceeds a total of $4,250;
  • For SNAP households that receive a deduction for child support payments, report when the order to pay child support changes or ends;
  • A change that reduces the individual's work hours below 20 hours per week, averaged monthly. Currently, the entire State is exempt from the SNAP Work Requirement. See PM 03-25-00.
  • For categorically eligible households (including SNAP households receiving TANF and SSI income) and noncategorically eligible households, report substantial lottery or gambling winnings won in a single game as a cash prize more than $4,250. See PM 07-04-21 and PM 19-07-00.

Applicants with Pending SNAP Applications

• Applicants are to report all changes at the eligibility interview. A change that happens after the eligibility interview and before the notice of decision must be reported within 10 calendar days after the date of the notice. When a change is reported by the customer, review the effect of the change on eligibility and benefit amount.

Mid-Point Reporting SNAP Households

During the approval period, Mid-Point Reporting SNAP households are only required to:

• report when their gross monthly income exceeds the Gross Monthly Income Standard for the household size; and
  • Note: The change must be reported by the 10th day of the calendar month after the calendar month that income exceeded the Gross Income limit. For example, gross income exceeded the limit for 08/16 the SNAP household must report the change by 09/10/16.
• complete the SNAP and TANF Mid-Point Report when it is received. Must answer all questions and report any changes in circumstances related to the questions asked on the form. Sign the completed form and return by the due date (PM 19-07-07); and
• report when substantial lottery or gambling winnings won in a single game as a cash prize are more than $4,250. See PM 07-04-21, and PM 19-07-00.

For income related changes, consider the date the first payment is received (as a result of the change) as the date the customer learned about the change.