MEMORANDUM

DISCUSSION:

Effective immediately it is no longer necessary to conduct Food Stamp interviews for recertifications if:

• All household members are either elderly or disabled, and
• there is no earned income, and
• the household reports no change in circumstances

Staff must review the recertification form to ensure no changes in circumstances are reported before a decision is made to waive the interview. Interviews for elderly or disabled households must be completed if:

• the household reports changes (i.e. new earned income or address), or
• it is necessary to clarify circumstances about the recertification application, or
• a household requests an interview.

NOTE: Households that complete an interview at recertification must meet verification requirements. The FSD will continue to verify Social Security Income using the interface screen with Social Security (IIVE).

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
• Waive recertification interview with elderly/disabled households if the above policy change applies.

JG/ks