Category: Food Stamp Home

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: UPDATES TO MISSOURI SUN BUCKS (SUMMER EBT) APPLICATION

FORM REVISION #
MOSB-1

DISCUSSION:

The Missouri SuN Bucks (Summer-EBT) Application (MOSB-1) application was revised with the following:

• Updated terminology regarding NSLP (National School Lunch Program) eligibility.
• Updated benefit/application year to 2024/2025 school year.
• Updated request for last 4 of SSN to be optional.
• Added “runaway” to household identification options.
• Penalty Warning – Added statement confirming that the applicant is not receiving Summer EBT benefits in another State or ITO (Indian Tribal Organization).
• Added the optional Veteran service questions with a web address and Quick Response (QR) code to the MO Veteran’s Commission survey.

The newest version of the MOSB-1 has a revision date of 02/2025. Older versions should be destroyed immediately, and only the latest version should be offered to participants.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
• Discard any old versions of the MOSB-1. Begin using the new versions (02/2025) immediately.
• Continue to encourage participants to apply online whenever possible at: https://www.healthytogether.co/onboarding/missouri-sun-bucks

KE/pm

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) UPDATE

FORM REVISION #
FS-1
FS-1 (Spanish)
FS-1 (Dari)
FS-1 (Pashito)
FS-1 (Large Print)
AEM (Online) FS-1

DISCUSSION:

The “Application for SNAP (FS-1)” was updated with the following:

• Formatting changes were made throughout the application;
• A new field was added to the household member details to indicate who buys and cooks together;
• The question, “Do you need a new Missouri EBT card?” was added;
• A new field was added to the expenses section to capture how much is paid for an expense.
• The DSS Non-Discrimination Statement was updated; and
• The optional Veteran service questions were replaced with a web address and Quick Response (QR) code to the MO Veteran’s Commission survey.

The newest version of the FS-1 has a revision date of 1/2025. Older versions on hand should be destroyed immediately and only the new version should be offered to participants; however, any FS-1 must be accepted regardless of the revision date.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
• Discard any old versions of the FS-1 and begin using the new version (01/2025) immediately.

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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 information regarding the Mid-Certification review is outlined in 1140.020.00 Mid-Certification Reviews.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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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 participants, this training is mandatory for all Office Support Assistants, Benefit Program Assistants, Benefit Program Technicians, Benefit Program Specialists, Benefit Program Supervisors, and Program Coordinators that work with the SNAP program.

The training can be located at the link below:

• https://ewqg.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com:443/fscmUI/redwood/learner/learn/redirect?learningItemId=300000019676791&learningItemType=ORA_CLASS

This training must be completed by 12/27/2024.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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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 (FS-1) without attestation.

• Attestation is a check box above the signature to submit the application by electronic means.

Applicants who choose to “Apply Online” through mydss.mo.gov still have to check the box above “SIGN HERE:” (attestation), and accept the terms and conditions.

This is a clarification to IM-Memo 104, 2022 regarding allowing electronic signatures for MO HealthNet, Temporary Assistance and SNAP.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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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 within 6 days of the application date for the agency to provide expedited service.

If a required interview is not completed within 6 days of the application date, then expedited service cannot be provided within the expedited service timeframe and the normal 30-day processing timeframes will be followed. The eligibility system has been updated to follow and track this process.

The FA-110 Expedited Service Notice has also been updated.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

KE/cs

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 Program Violation (SPV) and Intentional Program Violation (IPV) claims, the threshold remains $0 for both participating and non-participating households.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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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 (SNAP) Policy Electronically Stolen Benefits (ESB) and Electronically Stolen Benefit Replacement Request form.

The authority to replace SNAP electronically stolen benefits has been extended to December 20, 2024.

As a reminder, ESB are benefits stolen as a result of:

• Card skimming,
• Card cloning, and
• Phishing (or another similar method of fraud)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) manual section 1150.015.00 SNAP Electronically Stolen Benefits has been updated to the reflect the new extended timeframe.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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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 pursuant to Article XIV of the Missouri state constitution. Under 21 requires a medical marijuana card to be considered legal.

Testing positive for marijuana does not necessarily prevent participants from being eligible for the Drug Conviction Disqualification Exception.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

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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 provide participants with the Family Support Division Mail Center address and the website to find an office.

The FA-325 for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) lists the ways participants may return instructions on the (formerly blank) page after the nondiscrimination statement, which isn’t included for other programs.

Front page FA-325

Page 2

SNAP Only, Last Page

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

KE/tl