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The following demonstrates how an SFA determines whether or not the household adequately responded and whether follow-up is required.

  • The household submits either adequate written evidence or collateral contact corroboration of income or categorical eligibility:
    • Verification is considered complete for this household;
  • The household submits either adequate written evidence or collateral contact corroboration of income which indicates that the child(ren) should receive either a greater or lesser level of benefits:
    • Verification is considered complete for this household when the notice of adverse action is sent or household is notified that its benefits will be increased or decreased;
  • The household indicates, verbally or in writing, that it no longer wishes to receive free or reduced-price benefits:
    • Verification is considered complete when the notice of adverse action is sent;
  • The application provides case numbers and it is determined that no household member is receiving benefits from an Assistance Program:
    •  Verification is considered complete when the notice of adverse action is sent.
  • The household does not respond or fails to provide adequate documentation after the required follow up or the household refuses to cooperate with verification efforts.
    • Verification is considered complete when the notice of adverse action is sent.
Last updated
September 23, 2022

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  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov

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