Taking Action on Reported Changes

Taking Action on Reported Changes A. If the reported change has no effect on eligibility or benefits the information will be considered during the next regular redetermination. B. Action on a reportable change is initiated no later than ten (10) working days from the date the change becomes known to the agency to determine its impact on eligibility and benefit level. C. A negative change reported during a review period that affects eligibility for adult(s) is handled at the time of the reported change. 1. Punitive action is not taken on children in a case due to action being taken for the adult’s eligibility. 2. Children are fully reviewed at the end of their twelve (12) months of continuous eligibility. D. If verification of a reportable change is needed it must be requested from the beneficiary. 1. If the beneficiary fails to respond to the request, eligibility is terminated after allowing advance notice only if the change affects eligibility for the household. 2. If a reported change does not affect eligibility for the household, eligibility is not terminated for a failure to respond to a request for the following information. These types of changes include, but are not limited to: a) A change of address within Mississippi, b) The loss of an income source, c) The death of a child’s parent, or d) Other types of changes that would not result in the loss of eligibility.