Initial Changes In Food Stamp Case

The Department will act on changes in household circumstances found during the application or the initial interview. (7-1-24) 01. Food Stamp Issuance Changes. The Department will make changes to the household’s Food Stamp issuance when it is required to act on a change. (7-1-24) 02. Change Before Certification. If a household reports a change in household circumstances before certification, the Department will include the reported information in determining Food Stamp eligibility and amount. (7-1-24) 03. Change After Certification. If a household reports a change after the initial Food Stamp benefit has been paid, the Department must act on the change as required by policy for acting on changes within a certification period. Notice of the change must be given to the Food Stamp household. (7-1-24)