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A. Individuals that are not receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits and are identified from the monthly SDX files as receiving SSI are mailed SNAP applications in three month increments based on the individual’s last name. The application schedule is outlined below.
1. Individuals whose Last Name begin with A – G are mailed the first month.
2. Individuals whose Last Names begin with H – P are mailed the second month. Also during this second month, second applications for A – G individuals are mailed.
3. Individuals whose Last Names begin with Q – Z are mailed the third month. Also in this third month, the second applications for H – P individuals are mailed.
4. Regular monthly applications identified through the SDX files for new SSI individuals are mailed applications the fourth month and each month thereafter. Also in this fourth month, second applications for Q – Z individuals are mailed.
B. Individuals are identified from the monthly SDX files and individual ID numbers are identified through the Common Name Data Service (CNDS). The county number is based on the county number displayed in CNDS. All applications mailed are tracked and displayed on the SLAP screen.
1. Any individual who has not returned his/her application within thirty (30) days is sent a second application.
2. If the individual does not return the second application within the 30 day period, that individual is dropped from the list and no further applications are mailed.
3. When a TC2 or TC5 is completed, the individual is removed from the tracking screen (TC1s display on this screen).
4. The SLAP transaction is an inquiry only function and is county specific.
C. Individuals who have returned their SNAP applications and the applications have been keyed into the Food Stamp Information System (FSIS) are not mailed any more. These individuals are removed from the tracking screen.
D. To access the SLAP transaction, key the corresponding number for this screen from the FOOD STAMP INQUIRY MENU. Press ENTER. The SLAP – SNAP NEW APPLICATIONS TRACKING APPLICATIONS MAILED LIST displays.
1. The screen data is sorted in alphabetical order within the county.
2. FSIS assigns a case ID number and check digit when a Transaction Code 1 (TC1) is keyed and processed. FSIS automatically updates the case id and check digit to the individual ID on the SLAP screen.
3. The case continues to display until a Transaction Code 2 (TC2) or a Transaction Code 5 (TC5) has been completed. The case is then removed from the tracking screen.
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For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office. |
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