A computer-generated version of this notice is being sent to individuals who are currently coded in EBTU as saving food stamp benefits.  Participants receiving this notice will no longer receive the "NOTIFICATION OF UNUSED FOOD STAMP BENEFITS" or the "NOTIFICATION OF SUSPENDED FOOD STAMP BENEFITS."

The computer-generated "NOTIFICATION OF SAVED FOOD STAMP BENEFITS" is being sent one time only.  After the computer-generated notices are sent, the county  office will be responsible for completing the form, IM-69, and issuing this notice to participants.

When a food stamp participant requests to save food stamp benefits, staff must take the following action.

• Access EBTU.  Enter a "C" in the action field and a "Y" in the aging override field.  Press enter.
• Complete form IM-69, notifying the participant of the aging process.  File a copy in the case record.
• Reissue any aged food stamp benefits the participant requests up to one year from the last access/issue date.

If a participant later requests to receive the notices each time a benefit is not accessed in 30 days or is aged out of the EBT account, remove the "Y" from the aging override field in EBTU.

The computer generated notice, the IM-69, and form instructions are attached to this memorandum.  An initial supply of the IM-69 form is being sent to county offices.  Request additional forms as necessary through normal procedures.

Review this memorandum with all appropriate staff.

 

Complete the IM-69 when a participant requests to save food stamp benefits.

 

File the IM-69 in the case record.

 

File the IM-69 and forms instructions in the Forms Manual.