133.05 Households With Unstable Circumstances (FSM)

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Assign shorter certification periods to households with clear potential for changes in circumstances that affect eligibility or benefit levels, based on the following criteria:

• Assign a certification period of 1 month for any of the following situations:

- a change affecting eligibility or benefit level is imminent in the month of certification; or

- the household includes one or more individuals subject to a lockout or on strike from their place of employment.

• Assign a certification period of up to 4 months for any of the following situations:

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- household expenses exceed household income;

- the household contains an individual with potential for earning income during the certification period; or

- the household’s circumstances for the past year indicate a clear potential for changes in circumstances during the certification period.

Following an initial certification period of up to 4 months, consider assigning certification periods of up to 6 months to households with unstable circumstances. Continue to assign a shorter certification period if household circumstances warrant.

References: He-W 746.02, RSA 161:4-a,IV, 7 CFR 273.10(f)(3)(iii), 7 USC 2012(f)