WAG 23-06-02: Procedures for Disqualification

PM 23-06-02

Inactive Customers

The SNAP Fraud Unit (SFU):

1. Completes and sends Notice of Disqualification for Intentional SNAP Violation (IL444-2550) to the customer; and
   1. Sends a copy to the Bureau of Collections (BOC); and
   2. Enters the disqualification information in integrated Eligibility System (IES) sanction screens.
2. BOC enters information in Disqualified Recipient System (DRS).
3. The FCRC recomputes the overpayment deleting the 20% earned income deduction, if indicated.
4. SNAP Fraud Unit uploads the information in the Electronic Case Record (ECR).

Note. Once IL444-2550 is sent and the disqualification starts, the disqualification period cannot be changed.

Active Customers

1. SNAP Fraud Unit sends a completed IL444-2550 to BOC to inform them of the disqualification.
2. BOC enters the information into the DRS using the disqualification period listed on the IL444-2550.
3. FCRC distributes the IL444-2550:
   1. original to the SNAP payee; and
   2. a copy to BOC; and
   3. a copy in the ECR.
4. FCRC or EPU runs eligibility and certifies the case change.
5. IES will systematically add the disqualified member back into the SNAP EDGE when the disqualification period ends, if the SNAP is still active.
6. Cancel the case if other members are ineligible or all members are disqualified.
7. Customer must reapply after disqualification period ends if the SNAP case was canceled based on the disqualification.

Note: The disqualification period starts no later than the 2nd month after the calendar month of the IPV decision.