Below is a list of events causing a decrease in an AU’s FS benefits and the type of notice that is required for each:
Event Notice Needed
FS benefits are reduced or terminated as the result of a reported change Timely
AU reports information in writing, signed by a responsible AU member, and the AU’s ineligibility or a reduction in benefits can be determined without verification Adequate
FS benefits are adjusted upon receipt of postponed verification from an AU that received expedited processing of its application Adequate
A reduction or termination of FS benefits if the AU was previously informed in writing of the change and its effective date Adequate
FS benefits are reduced upon approval of TANF, and the AU was previously informed in writing of a potential reduction of FS benefits upon approval of TANF Adequate
DFCS receives a reliable report of the death of all members of the AU Adequate
DFCS receives a clear, written statement from the AU requesting termination of FS benefits for the entire AU Adequate
The AU moves out of the county or state Adequate
A member of the AU is disqualified because of an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) Adequate
A substance abuse treatment facility or other group living arrangement, which previously acted as authorized representative, loses its certification, resulting in the AU's ineligibility Adequate
The complete restoration of lost benefits Adequate
A mass change initiated by the state or federal government that impacts FS benefits Adequate
A strike is settled, resulting in a decrease in the AU’s benefits Adequate
A disqualification is imposed at application or at review Adequate
A disqualification is imposed as an interim change Timely
A sanction is imposed concurrently with approval of an application Adequate
A sanction is imposed at any time other than at application Timely