IM-97 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL UPDATE REMOVING LINKS TO OBSOLETE FAMIS USER GUIDES

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Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL UPDATE REMOVING LINKS TO OBSOLETE FAMIS USER GUIDES

MANUAL REVISION #
1102.000.00
1102.005.02
1102.015.55
1115.015.00
1115.035.30 
1135.010.10

 

DISCUSSION:

The SNAP manual is updated to remove links to obsolete charts and guides. Access FAMIS Resources for information previously found in the obsolete charts and guides. Additionally, policy and terminology is revised to align with current processing methods.

Changes are summarized below:

1102.000.00 Verification

  • The following obsolete charts and guides are removed:
    • Comments Quick Reference Chart,
    • Editing and Adding Text to the FA-325 user guide, and
    • Allowable FAMIS Verification Codes.
  • Link to Verification/Evidence Matrix added.
  • Link to FAMIS Resources added.
  • Policy regarding Comments or Notes updated.

1102.005.02 Documentation of Verification

  • The definition of documentation expanded.
  • Comments Quick Reference Chart removed.
  • Link to FAMIS Resources added.
  • Policy regarding Comments or Notes updated.

1102.015.55 Income Maintenance and Employment Security Interface (IMES)

  • Manual header section updated to Income Maintenance and Employment Security Interface (IMES), previously Employment History (IMES)
  • Comments Quick Reference Chart removed.
  • Updated policy to incorporate current process of retaining copies of IMES in the participant’s case record.
  • Added Note regarding when to request verification.
  • Policy regarding Comments or Notes updated.

1115.015.00 Income Exclusions

  • Comments Quick Reference Chart removed.
  • FAMIS system references removed.
  • Policy regarding Comments or Notes updated.

1115.035.30 Calculating Income Deductions

  • Comments Quick Reference Chart removed.
  • FAMIS system references removed.
  • Policy regarding Comments or Notes updated.
  • Example added on averaging expenses.

1135.010.10 Changes Reported by Eligible Striker Household

  • Manual header section updated, changed Eligibility Unit to Household
  • Comments Quick Reference Chart removed.
  • FAMIS system references removed.
  • Policy regarding Comments or Notes updated.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

 

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