M E M O R A N D U M

IM-49  04/18/02  FORM IM-31C, INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING YOUR FOOD
STAMP APPLICATION
FORMS MANUAL REVISION #13  :
FORM IM-31C AND INSTRUCTIONS


SUBJECT:
FORM IM-31C, INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING YOUR FOOD STAMP APPLICATION
FORMS MANUAL REVISION #13
FORM IM-31C AND INSTRUCTIONS
DISCUSSION:
Form IM-31C is revised.  This revision includes information previously listed on the back of form IM-31B.  Other changes are as follows:

FILING AN APPLICATION

  • This section informs the household the date of application is the date it is received in the county office with his/her name, address, and signature.
  • In the second paragraph, "expedited services" now reads "emergency help".
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
  • The first paragraph is changed to remove the sentence that informs the household the application is marked with an "X" at every place s/he must sign. 
  • Added to this paragraph is the information that includes the applicant may fax the application to the local county office. 
The applicant is informed that an interview must be conducted.

FORMS

  • The applicant is informed to return the IM-32A, Notice of Expiration (NOE), and applicable verification with the FS-1 to the county office. 
  • The wording is changed in the next paragraph to clarify the returned application must be completed.
  • The title of form IM-31B is changed and informs the household of its rights as food stamp applicants. 
The back page of form IM-31C lists examples of the most common sources of verification used to determine eligibility. 

An initial distribution is being sent to each county office.  Upon receipt of the revised IM-31C (03/02), destroy/recycle the form with the revision date of 03/00 or earlier.  Follow normal procedures to order the revised IM-31C (03/02) from the warehouse.
NECESSARY ACTION:
  • Review this memorandum with all appropriate staff.
  • Include this form with all mail-out food stamp applications.
  • Upon receipt of the revised version of the IM-31C, destroy/recycle 03/00 or earlier versions of the IM-31C.
  • File the IM-31C, with the revision date of 03/02, and instructions in the IM Forms Manual.
BJK
Distribution # 6
IM-31C revised instructions (pdf)
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