Removed the Application for Benefits – Large Print (FAA-0001A-LP) and the Application for Benefits – Extra Large Print (FAA-0001A-XLP) from policy. We do not provide these and they are not in the Document Center (Effective 03/20/2023)

 

Clarified SVES sources. (Effective 03/06/2023). Corrected SVES source information and removed HEAplus PUA verification information. (Effective03/13/2023)

 

Removed the HEAplus RFI from the procedures. (The CNAP Manual has been updated as of 01/09/2023)

 

Added clarification to policy and procedures regarding the drug and alcohol treatment center (DAATC) authorized representative requirement. (Effective 10/10/2023)

 

Updated AZTECS Keying Procedures to include instructions to send the NA – Ineligible (F210) notice when the NA benefits are denied or closed using the FD or FF Denial Closure Reason Code. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 02/13/2023) Clarified acceptable sources of verification when living arrangements are questionable. (Effective 03/20/2023) Added verification sources that can be used to verify purchase and prepare separate statements. (Clarified as of 07/03/2023) Added visually viewed as a method for verification of HHC when the verification is available via electronic device or phone. (Clarified as of 07/17/2023)

 

Added standard verbiage when referencing the use of a non-relative or landlord statement. (Policy was clarified as of 04/24/2023). Added a Note to further explain that when allowing for the excessive shelter deduction that documentation must support budget. (The CNAP Manual has been updated as of 05/30/2023.

 

Added standard verbiage when referencing the use of a non-relative or landlord statement. (Policy was clarified as of 04/24/2023)

 

Updated AZTECS Keying Procedures to include instructions to send the NA – Ineligible (F210) notice when the NA benefits are denied or closed using the FD or FF Denial Closure Reason Code. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 02/13/2023) Clarified information and procedures for when one or more participants are disqualified due to a felony drug conviction. (Effective 05/08/2023)

 

Updated the procedures for determining eligibility during the interview and removed the HEAplus RFI. (The CNAP Manual has been updated as of 01/09/2023). Added instructions in Procedures for reviewing good cause, providing resources, and offering to assist participants that are victims or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or stalking to obtain immediate, free, confidential help. (Effective for eligibility determinations completed on or after 02/27/2023) Updated policy to include reviewing case file for the unclear information indicator. (For changes reported by a third-party source on or after 03/14/2023). Revised the procedure to include completing Jobs Program Preliminary Orientation (JPPO) when the interview includes CA. Added reference to the DBME Job Aid. (Effective 04/10/2023) Added FAA must screen al NA participants age 18 through 52 for ABAWD exemptions during the interview for NA. FAA must explain the ABAWD time limits and work requirements to all participants subject to ABAWD time limits. (Effective with all applications received 10/01/2023 and later)

 

Added standard verbiage when referencing the use of a non-relative or landlord statement. (Policy was clarified as of 04/24/2023)

 

Updated policy to remove PARIS interstate match report and returned mail as verification of the budgetary unit moving out of state. (For changes reported by a third-party source on or after 03/14/2023)

 

Updated policy to include unclear information and the action taken for returned mail based on unclear information procedures. (For changes reported by a third-party source on or after 03/14/2023)

 

Updated procedures for referring applications to the FAA Refugee Offices. (For applications received on or after 02/06/2023)

 

Added Trespass PRAP Codes and clarified verbiage. (The CNAP Manual has been updated as of 12/18/2023)

 

Added Note that FAA should not impose sanction when NOAA is not sent by the Jobs Program staff for Jobs noncompliance. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 04/17/2023)

 

Added Note that FAA should not impose sanction when NOAA is not sent by the Jobs staff. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 04/17/2023)

 

Added Note that FAA should not impose sanction when NOAA is not sent by the Jobs staff. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 04/17/2023)

 

Added procedure regarding contacting Jobs staff when an ACTS Alert is created in the JAS system but a NOAA is not sent by the last day to request a NOAA. Removed A731 notice as the notice is no longer used by the Jobs Program. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 04/17/2023) Updated the Jobs Program contractor’s name and email contact information. (Updated as of 08/21/2023)

 

Added Note that FAA should not impose sanction when NOAA is not sent by the Jobs staff. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 04/17/2023)

 

Added Note that FAA should not impose sanction when NOAA is not sent by the Jobs staff. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 04/17/2023)

 

Added Note that FAA should not impose sanction when NOAA is not sent by the Jobs staff. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 04/17/2023)

 

Updated the age from 50 to 51 based on the ABAWD age change effective 09/01/2023. (Effective for applications received on or after 09/01/2023)

 

Removed the glossary link as the link is no longer valid. (Updated as of 08/21/2023)

 

Added clarification as to how many times a household can apply and be eligible for a hardship extension for either LIBL and STBL. (Clarified as of 07/31/2023)

 

Added clarification as to how many times a household can apply and be eligible for a hardship extension for either LIBL and STBL. (Clarified as of 07/31/2023)

 

Updated the Jobs Program contractor’s name and email contact information. (Updated as of 08/21/2023)

 

Updated the Jobs Program contractor’s name and email contact information. (Updated as of 08/21/2023)

 

Revised age exemption from 50 to 51. Added new exemptions to the ABAWD time limit for individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and individuals who are age 24 or younger and were in foster care on their 18th birthday. Added that ABAWDs are screened to determine whether a referral to SNAP CAN is appropriate. (Effective for applications received on or after 09/01/2023) Added to procedures that when the X640 notice has not automatically been sent, FAA sends the F040 NA Work Requirement notice. (Clarified as of 08/28/2023) Title changed from ABAWD Eligibility and Requirements. Updated the geographical exemption, as the ABAWD time limit waiver expired 09/30/2023. Added information regarding the ABAWD time limit waiver. All American Indian Reservations are covered under the geographic waiver. Updated ABAWD reporting requirements. Moved Migrant seasonal farmwork exemption from ABAWD work requirements to NA Work requirements. Updated keying procedures for participants subject to ABAWD time limits. (Effective with all applications received on or after 10/01/2023) Updated the ABAWD work requirements. Added information regarding the end of not countable months due to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. (Effective 10/30/2023) Added ABAWD discretionary exemption for ages 50 through 52 beginning December 2023. (Effective 12/01/2023)

 

Added sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and stalking to Unfit for Work exemption, domestic violence bullet. (Effective for determinations completed on or after 02/27/2023) Revised age exemption from 50 to 51. Added new exemptions to the ABAWD time limit for individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and individuals who are under age 24 and were in foster care on their 18th birthday. Added new ABAWD exemption reasons to AZTECS Keying Procedures. Added examples of acceptable verification for ABAWD exemptions. The mentally or physically unfit for work exemption will no longer be used for homeless participants. FAA staff should use the new ABAWD Exemption for homeless. (Effective for applications received on or after 09/01/2023) Revised age exemption from 51 to 53. Updated the geographical exemption, as the ABAWD time limit waiver expired 09/30/2023. Beginning 10/01/2023 all areas of the state except Maricopa county are covered by the ABAWD time limit waiver. All American Indian Reservations are covered under the geographic waiver. Title changed from Exemptions from ABAWD Work Requirement and Time Limit. Updated keying procedures for participants subject to ABAWD time limits. (Effective with all applications received on or after 10/01/2023) Revised the verification section for unfit for work or pregnancy exemption to clarify requirements. (Effective 10/30/2023) Added using the ABAWD discretionary exemption for ABAWD participants ages 50 through 52 beginning in December 2023. (Effective 12/01/2023)

 

Added a new section to include information related to ABAWD extensions, regaining eligibility, and the AZTECS counter display. (Effective with all applications received on or after 10/01/2023)