ALL-COUNTY LETTER NO.83-59 - Revised Food Stamp Program Expedited Service Eligibility Criteria

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ALL-COUNTY LETTER NO.83-59 from the Department of Social Services (Sacramento) revises eligibility criteria for expedited service under the food stamp program effective July 1, 1983 for new applications and recertifications. It directs all-county welfare directors to correct the DFA 285-A1 application language and form instructions so eligibility is determined accurately using a required additional question and an approved review-table order. It also clarifies a prior error in All-County Letter No.83-55.

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Revised Food Stamp Program Expedited Service Eligibility Criteria

DFA 285-A1

DFA 285-A1 Form Instructions

Application for Food Stamps - Part 1

Step 1: Complete Part 1

Step 2: Complete Part 2

Expedited Service Eligibility Review Table

,100 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 744 P Street,Sacramento,CA 95814 (916)322-5475 June 29,1983 ALL-COUNTY LETTER NO.83-59 T0: ALL-COUNTY WELFARE DIRECTORS SUBJECT: REVISED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM EXPEDITED SERVICE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA REFERENCE: State food stamp regulations were filed June 10,1983 which revised theeligibility criteria for expedited service。 The new criteria wil1 becomeeffective for all new applications and recertifications July 1,1983. With the implementation of these regulation changes,the language on theApplication for Food Staps -Part 1(DFA 285-A1)and the instructions fordetermining expedited service eligibility wil1 no longer be correct. As aresult,CWDs are directed to take the following corrective measures to ensurethat expedited service eligibil1ty is accurately determined. # 1. DFA 285-A1 a。 Verbally advise all applicants that the timeframe for expeditedservice processing is now five-calendar days;or, b。 Hand-correct the form to indicate the five-calendar day timeframe(see attached English and Spanish samples);or, C。 For CWDs which print their own supplies of the DFA 285-Al,revisethe statement as indicated on the attached samples.No otherrevision to the form is permitted。 # 2. DFA 285-A1 Form Instructions Use the attached revlsed instructions for expedited service eligibility.In order to ensure an accurate determination,the applicant must beasked an additional question(Step 2),the answer must be documented inthe County-Use section,and al1 questions must be reviewed in theorder prescribed by the Expedited Service Eligibility Review table. State printed application forms wi1l not be revised to reflect the expeditedservice changes unti1 October 1983 when monthly reporting/retrospective budget-ing is implemented. Also,please note this corrects an error in A11-County Letter No.83-55,dated June 16,1983.The maximum monthly gross income amount shown as"less than $100"should have read "less than $150". Should you have any questions,please contact your Food Stamp Program cc:CWDA # Form Instructions(for Elig1bility Worker) Application for Food Stamps -Part 1 ## Purpose: The DA 285-A1 is Part 1 of the food stamp application form completed by a11households when first applying for food stamps and at recertification.Part 1is used to initiate the application process and to identify households requiringexpedited service.To complete the application process,the household must aIsocomplete a DFA 285-A2 or a CA 2FS. ## Preparation: 1st Section(Applicant Identification) Manual Sections:63-300.3,63-301.1 An application is considered to be filed when it is received with the followinginformation by the appropriate CWD office: 1. Applicant's name。 2. Applicant's address. 3. Household member or authorized representative signature。 When an application with the above information is received,enter the date ofreceipt in the space provided.This date begins the 30-calendar-day perfodduxing which an eligible household must be given the opportunity to participate,unless a CA-1 was completed before this date.In this case the date of the CA-1begins the 30-calendar-day period。 2nd Section(Expedited Service) Manual Sections:63-301.5,63-503.4 If the applicant completes this section,review the responses in accordance withthe following Expedited Service Eligibility Review table to determine whetherthe applicant should be referred for expedited service.The questions must bereviewed in the order prescribed by the table or an inaccurate determinationmay be made. # APPLICATION FOR FOOD STAMPS | PART 1
Please complete all questions in ink. | | FOR COUNTY USE ONLY | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | CASE NUMBER | | | | | | DATE RECEIVED | | | | Step 1.Complete Part1
To begin to appiy for food stamps,complete this page,and give it to
us.We are required to take action on your application within 30
days from the date you give

FAQs

When do the revised expedited service eligibility criteria become effective?

The new criteria become effective for all new applications and recertifications on July 1, 1983.

What must be corrected regarding DFA 285-A1?

County welfare directors must update the language in the Application for Food Stamps - Part 1 (DFA 285-A1) and the instructions for determining expedited service eligibility, using only the approved corrective measures.

How should expedited service eligibility be reviewed?

Eligibility must be determined by reviewing the additional required question (Step 2) and documenting the answer in the County-Use section, with all questions reviewed in the exact order prescribed by the Expedited Service Eligibility Review table.

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