105.03 Eligibility Reviews (FSM)

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Individuals must cooperate with any subsequent eligibility reviews, including reviews necessary due to reported changes or quality control processes.

If individuals fail to cooperate with eligibility reviews, send a notice of termination informing them that their Food Stamp benefits will end unless they cooperate with the review. If they indicate a willingness to cooperate during the advance notice period, notify the reviewer of the response and reinstate Food Stamp benefits.

If any assistance group member refuses to cooperate with a quality control review of Food Stamp benefits, terminate Food Stamp benefits for the entire assistance group. Provide an Advance Notice Period (ANP). The period of ineligibility continues until the earlier of:

• The individual’s compliance with the quality control review requirements; or

• January 5th of the year following the federal fiscal year in which the quality control review was conducted.

When the period of ineligibility has expired, the assistance group must reapply for assistance.

References: 7 CFR 273.2(d), 7 CFR 275.3(c)(5), 7 CFR 275.12(g)(1)(ii)