Memorandums and Practice Points

Food Stamp Memos

IM-50 REFERRAL FOR INVESTIGATION – WELFARE INVESTIGATION UNIT (WIU) SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL UPDATE

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REFERRAL FOR INVESTIGATION – WELFARE INVESTIGATION UNIT (WIU) SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL UPDATE MANUAL REVISION # 1145.005.00   DISCUSSION: SNAP Manual section 1145.005.00 Referral for Investigation-WIU update includes the internal process for referring a SNAP case for investigation introduced in 2020 Email Memo IM-39. Effective immediately, staff must […]

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IM-49 UPDATE TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) SKILLUP REFERRAL PROCESS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATE TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) SKILLUP REFERRAL PROCESS MANUAL REVISION # 1105.025.05.20   DISCUSSION: Effective immediately, staff must use the Call Center – Hand off and Support site and select SkillUP Referral when a SNAP participant indicates interest in participating in an employment and training program. SNAP Manual […]

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IM-48 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) WORK REQUIREMENT FOR 18 THROUGH 49 YEAR-OLDS MANUAL SECTION UPDATED

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) WORK REQUIREMENT FOR 18 THROUGH 49 YEAR-OLDS MANUAL SECTION UPDATED MANUAL REVISION # 1105.035.00   DISCUSSION: The SNAP manual section 1105.035.00 Work Requirement for 18 Through 49 Year-Olds is updated with current information about the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) non-work months “fixed clock”. Effective […]

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IM-46 END OF TEMPORARY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) STUDENT EXEMPTIONS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: END OF TEMPORARY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) STUDENT EXEMPTIONS   DISCUSSION: The 2021 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT (CAA) temporarily expanded SNAP eligibility for students of higher education as introduced in EMAIL memo IM-14 dated April 13, 2021. A FA-601 notice will be sent on May 9, 2023 to households who […]

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IM-44 UPDATE TO NON-EXEMPT RESOURCES IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATE TO NON-EXEMPT RESOURCES IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL MANUAL REVISION: 1110.025.00   DISCUSSION: 1110.025.00 Non-Exempt Resources policy in the SNAP manual has been updated to include crowdfunding accounts. These accounts meet the definition of a liquid resource once the funds are accessible to the household. Staff […]

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IM-41 REVISED INFORMATIONAL FLYERS AND BROCHURES FOR DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) PROGRAMS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REVISED INFORMATIONAL FLYERS AND BROCHURES FOR DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) PROGRAMS   DISCUSSION: DSS has revised flyers and brochures for numerous programs that are administered by Family Support Division (FSD) or are available to and may be beneficial for FSD participants. The flyers and brochures now have easier to […]

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IM-39 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE FOR ALL INCOME MAINTENANCE (IM) PROGRAMS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE FOR ALL INCOME MAINTENANCE (IM) PROGRAMS FORM REVISION # APPENDIX J   DISCUSSION: The state mileage rate used to calculate expenses for all IM programs increased from 62 cents per mile to 65.5 cents per mile effective 04/1/2023. Use the rate of 65.5 cents per mile […]

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IM-37 PROJECTING INCOME UPDATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: PROJECTING INCOME UPDATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL MANUAL REVISION # 1115.020.05   DISCUSSION: SNAP manual section 1115.020.05 Projecting Income was updated to remove references to the employment verification form. A clarification to the New Income and Contract/Self-Employment sections were added. Outdated terms such as EU, Food […]

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IM-34 ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) DISCONTINUATION OF PIN MAILERS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) DISCONTINUATION OF PIN MAILERS MANUAL REVISION # 0150.010.00 0150.032.05 0150.015.00 0150.032.10 0150.015.05 0150.035.00 0150.015.10 0150.065.05 0510.015.25 1135.005.25.05 0150.030.00 1150.000.00 0150.030.05     DISCUSSION: Effective 04/16/2023, participants must contact the EBT vendor’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system at 800-997-7777 to choose or change an EBT Personal Identification […]

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IM-33 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD) WORK REQUIREMENT RETURNS

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD) WORK REQUIREMENT RETURNS   DISCUSSION: Effective July 1, 2023, SNAP ABAWD work requirements return following the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. A notice will be sent on April 17, 2023 to all potential ABAWDs […]

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