Memorandums and Practice Points

Food Stamp Memos

IM-01 OBSOLETING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL SECTIONS MID-CERTIFICATION REVIEW FOR SNAP ONLY CASES AND FOR SNAP/IM COMBINATION CASES

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: OBSOLETING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL SECTIONS MID-CERTIFICATION REVIEW FOR SNAP ONLY CASES AND FOR SNAP/IM COMBINATION CASES MANUAL REVISION # 1140.020.05 (Obsolete) 1140.020.10 (Obsolete)   DISCUSSION: The following manual sections contain outdated and/or redundant information: 1140.020.05 Mid-Certification Review for SNAP Only Cases 1140.020.10 Mid-Certification Review SNAP/IM Combination Relevant […]

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IM-64 INTRODUCING SKILLUP ONLINE TRAINING

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: INTRODUCING SKILLUP ONLINE TRAINING DISCUSSION: A new training titled “SkillUp Program Overview” is now available in MOVERS. This training provides an overview of the SNAP employment and training program known as SkillUp, as well as how to make an appropriate referral to the program. In order to better serve our […]

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IM-60 ATTESTATION OF SIGNATURE NOT REQUIRED FOR UPLOADED PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT (PDF) SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) APPLICATION

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ATTESTATION OF SIGNATURE NOT REQUIRED FOR UPLOADED PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT (PDF) SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) APPLICATION MANUAL REVISION # 1120.025.00   DISCUSSION: SNAP policy 1120.025.00 Signing the Application was updated to indicate the Family Support Division (FSD) can now accept a typed signature on an uploaded PDF SNAP application […]

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IM-59 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL AND SYSTEM UPDATE TO ADD INTERVIEW TIMEFRAME FOR EXPEDITE BENEFITS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL AND SYSTEM UPDATE TO ADD INTERVIEW TIMEFRAME FOR EXPEDITE BENEFITS MANUAL REVISION # 1125.000.00 1125.010.00 1125.020.05 1125.020.20 1125.025.00   DISCUSSION: Effective 11/01/2024 and in accordance with federal guidance, the SNAP Manual and eligibility system are updated to reflect that an interview must be completed […]

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IM-58 UPDATES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) CLAIMS PROCESS MANUAL SECTION

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) CLAIMS PROCESS MANUAL SECTION MANUAL REVISION # 1142.010.00   DISCUSSION: Effective October 1, 2024, the threshold for establishing claims due to Administrative Error (AE) and Inadvertent Household Error (IHE) increased to $325 for participating households and $600 for non-participating households. For Suspected […]

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IM-57 UPDATE TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) POLICY ELECTRONICALLY STOLEN BENEFITS (ESB) REPLACEMENT POLICY

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATE TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) POLICY ELECTRONICALLY STOLEN BENEFITS (ESB) REPLACEMENT POLICY MANUAL REVISION # 1150.015.00   DISCUSSION: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 allowed states to replace electronically stolen SNAP benefits with federal funds through September 30, 2024, as outlined in memo IM-77 New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]

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IM-56 DRUG CONVICTION DISQUALIFICATION EXCEPTION POLICY UPDATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: DRUG CONVICTION DISQUALIFICATION EXCEPTION POLICY UPDATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL MANUAL REVISION # 1105.015.10.35.10   DISCUSSION: SNAP Manual 1105.015.10.35.10 Exceptions to Felony Drug Conviction Disqualification was updated with a note that medical use and adult use (over age 21) of cannabis (marijuana) in Missouri is legal […]

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IM-55 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (FA-325) UPDATED

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (FA-325) UPDATED NOTICE REVISION # FA-325   DISCUSSION: Effective October 8, 2024, the different methods for how participants may return requested information have been added to the front of the Request for Information (FA-325) notice. Then on page 2, the ways to return information were updated to […]

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IM-54 MISSOURI SUN BUCKS SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (SEBT) ELIGIBILITY POLICY

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: MISSOURI SUN BUCKS SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (SEBT) ELIGIBILITY POLICY   DISCUSSION: SuN Bucks, Summer EBT (SEBT) provides food assistance for eligible children during the summer months when school is not in session. In 2024, each eligible child will receive a $120.00 benefit on an EBT card. While the benefits […]

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IM-51 FORM AND NOTICE UPDATES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD)

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: FORM AND NOTICE UPDATES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD) FORM REVISION # FA-150 FA-510 FA-544 FA-546 FA-601 IM-4   DISCUSSION: As previously introduced in IM-71 8/31/2023, SNAP ABAWD age limits are increasing to 18-54 years of age effective 10/1/2024 due to the Fiscal Responsibility […]

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