161.07 Termination at Redetermination/Recertification SR 98-51, 12/98 (FSM-A)

Food stamp benefits terminate automatically if the individual has not submitted a Form 800R(Adult), Application For Redetermining Eligibility For Assistance.

Food stamp benefits terminate automatically if the individual has not submitted a Form 800H, HEIGHTS Application Form or paper Form 800, Application, and fails to:

. attend the interview appointment scheduled for them or

. contact the District Office to reschedule an appointment.

If the individual has submitted a completed Form 800H or paper Form 800 and fails to

. attend the interview appointment scheduled for them or

. fails to contact the District Office to reschedule an appointment,

deny the Application within 30 days of receiving it. See Section 109.07, Reuse of Forms 800 and 800P After Denial, and Part 127, Interviews.

Deny the application for recertification when either of the following occur:

. The individual fails or refuses to appear for a recertification interview without good cause and either:

- does not contact the District Office for a second appointment, or

- requests another appointment but does not appear for the rescheduled appointment.

Close or deny households that fail or refuse to cooperate in providing verification and do not contact the District Office for assistance