FAA2 Non-Financial Eligibility Factors

Revision 49 (01-01-21 through 12-31-21) : FAA2 Non-Financial Eligibility Factors

FAA2 Non-Financial Eligibility Factors

FAA2.A06B – Required Documentation – Visually Viewed Verification

Added documentation requirements when verifying information from OnBase. (Effective with all applications received on or after 04/19/2021.)

FAA2.A07 – Requesting Verification

Added a Notification Banner to the reference informing staff that during the NA Interview Waiver the F011, F121, or the A011 notice must be sent from AZTECS for information verification regardless of any Request For Information (RFI) that was sent through HEAplus. This will prevent the case from being returned to the tracker. (Effective with applications submitted on 10/01/2021 through 12/31/2021.)

FAA2.B02E – Participant CA PRA Responsibilities

Added two bullets regarding Drug Conviction and Voluntary Quit. Moved policy out of the Exception Box. (Effective with all applications received on or after 06/07/2021.)

FAA2.B07A – CA Drug Test Requirement

Added a note regarding Central Office notification of positive test results. (Effective with all applications received on or after 05/03/2021.)

FAA2.B07J – Drug Test Completed with Positive Results

Added the Smart and Safe Arizona Act to clarify legal drug use of Marijuana for adults age 21 or over. (Effective with all applications received on or after 05/03/2021.)

FAA2.C01 – ADDR/ADFF - Purpose

Added additional fields for the ADDR screen to emphasize the requirement for keying accurate information. (Effective 04/26/2021)

FAA2.C05B.01 – PARIS Interstate Match Report

Revised to include additional policies and procedures regarding the PARIS Interstate Match Report process. (Effective 12/20/2021)

FAA2.C06 – Returned Mail Procedures

Archived 05/24/2021

Archived 12/06/2021

Revised the Returned Mail Procedures for NA and CA. Removed the requirement to send a Change of Address (C008) notice to participants assigned to Simplified Reporting. (Effective with all actions taken on or after 05/24/2021) Updated title. Updated policy with actions already completed by AZTECS. Moved RM ACTS Alert instructions to FAA6.A.

FAA2.C07B – Keying Addresses on ADDR

Returned mail is received because information is keyed in the mailing address field. Provided clarification on how to key the Residential and Mailing Address fields on ADDR. (Effective 04/19/2021.)

FAA2.C07D – Keying General Delivery Service on ADDR

Archived 04/19/2021

Archived 09/20/2021

Added what to do when a participant has no residential address. Added language for consistency. Removed Warning box. (Effective 04/19/2021.). Revised to indicate when the participant does not have a valid mailing address, before using General Delivery as a mailing address, the participant must be informed that General Delivery will be used. Added to assist participant in locating a USPS office with General Delivery. Added link to Homeless receiving Notices, which provides the directions about residency. Changed homeless to without a valid mailing address. (Effective with all interviews completed on or after 09/20/2021)

FAA2.D05C.05 – NA Participants Keyed as DF

Archived 04/19/2021

Archived 10/12/2021

Added information regarding the disqualification of applicants convicted of certain felonies. This includes a felony involving aggravated sexual abuse, murder, a Federal or State offense involving sexual assault, or an offense under State law determined by the Attorney General to be substantially similar to the other offenses described. (Effective with all applications received on or after 04/19/2021.) Reorganized policy to help make less confusing. Removed policy regarding keying PRAP and added links to denial/closure reason codes and program and person alerts. (Effective 10/12/2021)

FAA2.D05C.06 – Drug Conviction Disqualification

Removed verbiage from the WARNING and added it to a bullet then removed warning box. Added a note regarding staff not disqualifying the participant when they met the NA Drug Disqualification Removal criteria. Added a bullet to advise the participant that they may be able to remove the felony drug disqualification. (Effective 03/29/2021.)

FAA2.D05C.09 – Felony Conviction Disqualifications

New Policy

Added 04/19/2021

Archived 10/12/2021

Added a new reference combining information on all Felony Conviction Disqualifications. This includes the new disqualification of applicants convicted of felonies involving aggravated sexual abuse, murder, a Federal or State offense involving sexual assault, or an offense under State law determined by the Attorney General to be substantially similar to the other offenses described. (Effective with all applications received on or after 04/19/2021.) Changed title to NA Special Class of Fleeing Felons. Removed policy relating to all felony convictions and reorganized policy to make less confusing. Revised policy to include only the special class of Fleeing Felon Disqualifications. (Effective 10/12/2021)

FAA2.E05 – Alert Codes

Removed Sentence for Staff with update capabilities can add change, change, or delete Alert codes because it is not a true statement. Re structured the first 2 paragraphs into one. Added a new sentence for who can remove alerts. Removed the warning box and used the language as policy. (Effective 05/17/2021)

FAA2.E05C – Program and Person Alerts

Added a link to the outstanding overpayment verification. Removed warning added verbiage to policy. (Effective for eligibility determinations completed on or after 03/01/2021.)

FAA2.E06 – CA Sanctions

Rearranged the policy to include FAAs responsibility to impose progressive sanctions for the Hopi and Pasqua Yaqui Tribal TANF programs. (Effective 04/26/2021)

FAA2.I01 – RESE - Purpose

Added additional RESE screen purpose information. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021)

FAA2.I04A – DCS Fast Pass Application Process

Added three agencies licensed to assist DCS with the Fast Pass application process. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021)

FAA2.I04A.01 – DCS Fast Pass – DCS or Licensed Agency Specialist Responsibilities

Included licensed agency specialist in the DCS Specialist title and verbiage. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021)

FAA2.I04A.02 – DCS Fast Pass – FAA Responsibilities

Archived 01/11/2021

Archived 04/19/2021

Added new site code and case load information (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021) Added additional AZTECS RESE screen keying information. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021)

FAA2.I05C – Kinship Foster Care - FAA Responsibilities

Replaced CDS with DCS Fast Pass unit for registering CA KFC child only applications into AZTECS. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021)

FAA2.I06A – Referral for Other Benefits Requirements

Added minors receiving UI information. Updated formatting. (Effective for all applications received on or after 03/22/2021)

FAA2.J06E.02 – Homeless Shelter Resident Eligibility

Updated title for clarity. Changed responsibilities from Region to PST. Removed information about FNS Homeless Meal Providers and moved to appropriate policy. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021)

FAA2.J06C.01 – Treatment Center Requirements

Removed note regarding Homeless Meal Provision due to not relevant to this section. Updated new information regarding institutions list and removed reference to HEAplus. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06C.04 – Treatment Center Responsibilities

Removed PST specific information, information has been moved to Policy Operations Manual. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06C.05 – Treatment Center - FAA Responsibilities for NA

Removed reference to HEAplus. Removed PST specific information, information has been moved to Policy Operations Manual. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06C.06 – Treatment Center Disqualifications

Corrected name of FAA-0620A. Updated treatment center disqualification reasons to match Federal Regulations. Updated elevation procedures to include FAA-1789A. Updated disqualification steps to simplify information. Removed PST specific information, information was moved to Policy Operations Manual. Removed reference to HEAplus and added link to PST Institutions List. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06D.02 – Eligibility Determinations of GLA Residents

Removed reference to HEAplus and added link to PST Institutions List. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06D.05 – FAA Responsibilities Regarding GLAs

Removed reference to HEAplus and added link to new institutions list. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06D.06 – Disqualifications of GLAs

Removed reference to HEAplus and added link to new institutions list. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06E.02 – Homeless Shelter Resident Eligibility

Archived 02/01/2020

Archived 03/08/2021

Updated title for clarity. Changed responsibilities from Region to PST. Removed information about FNS Homeless Meal Providers and moved to appropriate policy. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021) Removed reference to HEA and added instructions for new institutions List. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06E.05 – FAA Verification of Homeless Meal Providers

Added information about Homeless Meal providers. Changed all Region responsibilities to PST. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/01/2021)

FAA2.J06E.05 – FAA Verification of Homeless Meal Providers

Removed reference to HEAplus, added information about new Institutions List. Removed PST specific information, information was moved to the Policy Operations Manual. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021)

FAA2.J06E.06 – Homeless Receiving Notices

Added to inform homeless participant they need to have a valid mailing address or sign up for USPS General Delivery. Document a description of the location where the participant resides. (Effective with all interviews completed on or after 09/20/2021)

FAA2.J06G – Residents of an Institution

Archived 02/22/2021

Archived 03/08/2021

Archived 07/19/2021

Changed the order of the policy to begin with potentially eligible residents of institutions. Added a link to the definition of an institution. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/22/2021). Updated title. Removed reference to HEAplus and added link to PST Institution List. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021). Moved main rule to the top of the reference. Clarified function of PST Institution List. Added note regarding which facilities should be elevated. (Effective 07/19/2021)


FAA2.J06G.01 – Maintaining Institutions	Prior Policy Archived 03/08/2021 Prior Policy Archived 07/19/2021

Updated title. Removed reference to HEAplus and added link to new institutions list. Added note about which facilities to elevate to PST. Added information regarding client’s being eligible for NA. Removed PST specific information, information moved to Policy Operations Manual. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/08/2021). Updated PST response time to match standard assignment length. Updated actions PST takes on elevations. Removed PST specific procedures regarding elevations. (Effective 07/19/2021)

FAA2.J06H – Domestic Violence Shelters - NA

Updated title. Added that staff must ensure the shelter is listed on the HEAplus institutions list. The Policy Support Team (PST) determines when the shelter meets all qualification requirements. Changed verbiage to match CFRs. Changed Region responsibilities to PST. (Effective with all applications received on or after 01/11/2021)

FAA2.J06H.01 – Domestic Violence Shelter Qualification Requirements

Added that the shelter meets the definition of a Domestic violence shelter when it severs only women and children who are domestic violence victims. Updated title. Updated verbiage to match CFRs. (Effective with all applications received on or after 01/11/2021)

FAA2.J06H.02 – Residents of Approved Domestic Violence Shelters

Added that staff must ensure the shelter is listed on the HEAplus institutions list. The Policy Support Team (PST) determines when the shelter meets all qualification requirements. Combined policies and updated to match CFRs. (Effective with all applications received on or after 01/11/2021)

FAA2.J06H.03 – Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Income/Resource Exceptions

Removed entire reference and combined with another reference. (Effective with all applications received on or after 01/11/2021)

FAA2.J06H.04 – Domestic Violence Processing Standards

Removed entire reference and combined with another reference. (Effective with all applications received on or after 01/11/2021)

FAA2.J06H.05 – Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter – Status of the Former Budgetary Unit

Removed entire reference and combined with another reference. (Effective with all applications received on or after 01/11/2021)

FAA2.J06I – Federally Subsidized Housing for the Elderly

New Policy

Added new reference for residents of federally subsidized housing for the elderly. (Effective with all applications received on or after 03/22/2021)

FAA2.K08G.02 – Nonqualified Noncitizens without USCIS Documentation

Added new link to ICE e-form document and moved policy out of Warning and Exception boxes. (Effective with all interviews completed on or after 05/24/2021)

FAA2.K08A.02 – Battered Noncitizen

Added the requirement to use the Fax Cover Sheet DES-1078A form when faxing confidential information. (Effective 04/12/2021)

FAA2.K08A.03 – Cuban or Haitian Entrant

Added policy regarding the 5-year ban for Cuban or Haitian Entrant and Temporary Protected Status. Added information on the US immigration automated court verification line EIOR. (Effective Date: Policy was clarified as of 12/13/2021)

FAA2.K08A.05 – Indefinite Detainee

Added the requirement to use the Fax Cover Sheet DES-1078A form when faxing confidential information. (Effective 04/12/2021)

FAA2.K08A.09 – Special Immigrant Visa Holder	Prior Policy Archived 09/13/2021 Prior Policy Archived 09/30/2021
	Prior Policy Archived 12/20/2021

Updated details about Afghan noncitizens and their eligibility for NA and CA. (Effective 09/13/2021). Updated Afghan humanitarian parolee eligibility information (Effective 09/30/21). Added details about the eight months’ time limit (Effective 12/20/21)

FAA2.K09 – Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

Archived 07/15/2021

Archived 12/20/2021

Added TANF Differential Payment as a new assistance type and updated RCA Payment link. (Effective with all applications received on or after 07/15/2021). Specified what FAA programs are and separated different sections with headers for clarity. (Effective 12/20/2021)

FAA2.K09A – Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)

Removed entire policy as FAA will no longer be determining RCA eligibility. (Effective with all applications received on or after 07/15/2021)

FAA2.K09A.01 – RCA Noncitizen Requirements

Archived 05/24/2021

Archived 07/15/2021

Added additional USCIS noncitizen requirements for Cubans and Haitians. (Effective with all pending applications and applications received on or after 05/24/2021). Removed entire policy as FAA will no longer be determining. RCA eligibility. (Effective with all applications received on or after 07/15/2021)

FAA2.K09A.02 – RCA Agency Contact

Incorporated entire reference with into FAA2.K09. (Effective with all applications received on or after 07/15/2021)

FAA2.K09A.03 – RCA Documentation and Processing

Removed entire policy as FAA will no longer be determining RCA eligibility. (Effective with all applications received on or after 07/15/2021)

FAA2.K09A.04 – RCA Program Selection Requirements

Removed entire policy as FAA will no longer be determining RCA eligibility. (Effective with all applications received on or after 07/15/2021)

FAA2.K09A.05 – RCA Work Program Requirements

Archived 05/24/2021

Archived 07/15/2021

Added that Cuban and Haitian Entrants (Non-Employable) are not to be referred to VOLAG for employment services. (Effective with all pending applications and applications received on or after 05/24/2021)

FAA2.K09A.06 – RCA Work Program Noncompliance

Removed entire policy as FAA will no longer be determining RCA eligibility. (Effective with all applications received on or after 07/15/2021)

FAA2.L04A – Date of Birth

Updated information to add instructions for HEAplus. Removed note and listed as two sections of the reference. (Effective 05/17/2021)

FAA2.M06 – CA Family Benefit Cap Period (FBCP) - Overview

Added note regarding FBCP for caretaker relatives. Remove info regarding encouraging parents to be responsible for their family. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/16/2021)

FAA2.M06A – Parent's 60 Month Family Benefit Cap Period

Revised to specify policy is referring to parents and caretaker relatives. (Effective with all applications received on or after 02/16/2021)

FAA2.M07F.01 – LIBL/STBL Hardship Extension Eligibility – Disability Verification

Added Jobs and Equus contact information. (Effective with all hardship extensions received on or after 12/13/2021)

FAA2.M07F.03 – LIBL/STBL Hardship Extension – Victim of Violence, Crime, or Domestic Violence Verification

Added Jobs and Equus contact information. (Effective with all hardship extensions received on or after 12/13/2021)

FAA2.M11 – NA Able Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD)

Re-instate ABAWD work requirements policy and procedures for 2022 with the ABAWD waiver. (Effective for determinations made for the benefit month of 01/2022 and after)