IM-#52 May 30, 2013, IM-#50 September 2, 2011 IM-#36 April 22, 2010, IM-#124 October 21,2005, IM-#125 September 19, 2003, IM-#1 January 15, 1999
Determine the appropriate standard for utility expenses for each EU at the following times:
- at certification,
- at recertification, and
- when a change in utility arrangements occur.
If the EU reports an address change, but does not report a change in shelter expenses:
- Do not ask if the EU incurs utility expenses or had a change in utility expenses.
- Change the address and continue to budget shelter costs determined at the certification or last action.
- Record a comment on the Eligibility Unit Member Role (EUMEMROL/FM3Z) screen regarding the reported address change, and that a change in shelter expenses was not reported.
If the EU reports an address change and a change in shelter expenses:
- Enter the appropriate information on the Shelter Expense (FMXK) screen and authorize the action to adjust the Food Stamp benefits.
- Record a comment on the Eligibility Unit Member Role (EUMEMROL/FM3Z) screen regarding the reported address change and shelter expenses.