MEMORANDUM

2013 Memorandums

IM-#102      11/20/13

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL COUNTY OFFICES
FROM:
ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
FOUR PLUS CARD REPLACEMENT REPORT

DISCUSSION:

A third report of four or more card replacements in the 6 months between April, 2013 and September, 2013 has been produced.  The report compared to the last report introduced in IM Memorandum IM-#50, dated May 14, 2013 FOUR PLUS EBT CARD REPLACEMENT REPORT shows individuals who continue to request replacement cards.

The list of duplicate individuals will be loaded into SharePoint. Regional Administrators will be notified when this is completed.  Take the following actions:

FSD has mailed letters to the remaining participants named on the report informing them that their EBT account will be monitored for replacement requests, and if they continue to request replacement cards their case may be investigated to ensure the card is not being used in fraudulent activities. The letter lists violations of the Food Stamp program.

The letters were mailed November 13, 2013. These letters may cause the participants to contact the FSD INFO Center or the local FSD offices for more information.

The FSD staff must not deny replacement card requests from individuals that have received the letter. The FSD must protect vulnerable populations such as frail elderly, homeless, or disabled individuals who may lose their cards repeatedly but are not committing fraud.

Share information with participants on proper use of the EBT card and offer an IM-4EBT and IM-3EBT when the contact is in-person. Record a comment from the Eligibility Unit Member Role (EUMEMROL/FM3Z) screen in FAMIS documenting the reason for and response to the participant contact.

If FSD staff receives reports of Food Stamp participant fraud, record the participant's name if known, the store name, address, telephone number, and details about the incident on the Referral for Investigation (DOI-1) form. Scan the information to the Welfare Investigation Unit at DLS.ReportFraud@dss.mo.gov and record a comment on the Eligibility Unit Member Role (EUMEMROL/FM3Z) screen in FAMIS.

NECESSARY ACTION:

AC/cb


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