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What does the acronym SNAP stand for?

  • Social Nutrition Aid Program
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (correct)
  • State Nutrition Aid Program
  • Special Nutrition Assistance Plan

    • What is the main goal of the TANF program?

  • To provide health coverage to low-income individuals and families
  • To provide refugee cash assistance to adults who have resettled in the United States
  • To provide food assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families
  • To provide cash assistance and supportive services to assist families in achieving self-sufficiency (correct)

    • What category does MED 1 fall under?

  • Healthy Indiana Plan and Hoosier Healthwise
  • Medicare Recipients
  • Refugee Cash Assistance
  • Aged, Blind, and Disabled (correct)

    • What is the role of an Authorized Representative?

    <p>To submit the application on behalf of the applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Power of Attorney (POA)?

    <p>A legal document that allows a person to be able to sign for another person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is real property?

    <p>Real or personal property that an individual owns solely or jointly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RCA stand for?

    <p>Refugee Cash Assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the RCA program?

    <p>To assist refugee adults in achieving economic self-sufficiency as quickly as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is real property?

    <p>Land, buildings, or immovable objects attached permanently to the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the financial value equation?

    <p>FMV - total liense + equity value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of life insurance has a cash surrender value?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is joint ownership?

    <p>Resources owned by multiple people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documents may we see when entering prepaid funeral arrangements?

    <p>Sales agreements or contracts with a funeral home, lists of goods and services and burial plot documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is protected health information (PHI)?

    <p>Any information about an individual's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trust?

    <p>An agreement where a person gives legal responsibility of their assets to a designated representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a liquid asset?

    <p>A resource that can be easily sold or disposed of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the financial value equation?

    <p>To determine the FMV of a resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a resource in the context of IEDSS?

    <p>Real or personal property that an individual owns solely or jointly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of accounts are Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App used as?

    <p>Bank accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trust?

    <p>An agreement where a person gives legal responsibility of their assets to a designated individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documents may we see when entering prepaid funeral arrangements?

    <p>Sales agreements or contracts, list of goods and services, burial plot documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of AVS?

    <p>To verify resource information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do MED 1, 2, 4 determine eligibility for the value of resources?

    <p>Based on the value of the resources as of the first moment of the application month and each of the 3 prior months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source used to determine the value of vehicles?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information can AVS verify?

    <p>Bank accounts, liquid resources, vehicles, and real property registered in the member's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we use to determine the value of vehicles?

    <p>Kelly Blue Book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information can AVS verify?

    <p>Real property, accounts, and vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a valid Authorized Representative form?

    <p>Person's name for SNAP/TANF and applicant's signature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a resource is jointly owned by a married couple, how would the value of their resource be entered?

    <p>50% per person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a resource available for eligibility purposes?

    <p>The owner has an unrestricted right, authority, or legal ability to liquidate or dispose of the resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step when processing an Authorized Representative Form?

    <p>Determine the validity of the authorized rep form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the AVS system?

    <p>To verify resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are the AR's date of birth, and either the Social Security Number or Mother's Maiden Name required?

    <p>When its EBT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a successful rebuttal?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of life insurance is being referred to in the question?

    <p>Universal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is real property defined?

    <p>Land, buildings, and immovable objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the financial value equation?

    <p>FMV - Total Liens = Equity Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be subtracted from the balance when reviewing bank statements?

    <p>Checks that have not cleared the bank as of the requested verification date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be coded in the VR field for citizenship on the Person Details Screen if medical coverage is pending for verification?

    <p>Unverified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of policy covers third-party medical resources?

    <p>EV-RIT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing the compliance screens?

    <p>Impact Workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the special circumstances in which non-financial information is not collected?

    <p>Death, no absent parent, and parental rights terminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many options are available when completing the paternity established section?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of a client who has not cooperated with the child support bureau?

    <p>Not Cooperating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is found in the non-custodial parent LUW?

    <p>Summary, details, address, employment, and child support order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ABAWD?

    <p>Able-bodied adult without dependents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the ABAWD status displayed?

    <p>36 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy covers the disregard of qualifying student income?

    <p>3450.30.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next step if the Authorized Representative form is indexed to the case but the form is missing a Program Choice or signature?

    <p>Create correspondence requesting missing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verbiage is used if the Authorized Representative's contact information is incomplete?

    <p>The mailing address and/or phone number of the Authorized Representative were missing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in Step 4?

    <p>Click submit at the bottom of the Blank Template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is called a resource that can be liquidated or disposed of?

    <p>liquid asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sub-module would we select to add the authorized representative to the case?

    <p>Individual information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What date would you use for the Circumstances Start/Change Date, Reported On, Date Client Became Aware, and Verification Received On?

    <p>The date the form was received in IEDSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the value of a resource entered for a married couple?

    <p>50% per person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would we mark document as 'Duplicate'?

    <p>When the authorized representative is already known to IEDSS and no changes were made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the financial value equation?

    <p>FMV - total liense + equity value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would we select from the Left Navigation Bar to add the authorized representative to the case?

    <p>Authorized Representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information can AVS verify?

    <p>real property, accounts, and vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Step 4?

    <p>Create correspondence requesting missing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to determine the value of vehicles?

    <p>Kelly Blue Book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trust?

    <p>an agreement where a person gives legal responsibility of their assets to a designated representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we ensure if the AR is already known to the system?

    <p>All contact information and program permissions match previously known information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Step 5?

    <p>Add the authorized representative to the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a resource to be counted in IEDSS?

    <p>it must be available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a resource available?

    <p>if the owner has the unrestricted right, authority or legal ability to liquidate or dispose of the resources or their share of the resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of real property?

    <p>the home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of life insurance policy has a cash surrender value?

    <p>whole life insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Federal Programs

    • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is 100% federally funded.
    • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) provides cash assistance and supportive services to help families achieve self-sufficiency.
    • RCA (Refugee Cash Assistance) provides financial assistance to refugee adults to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency.
    • MED 1 categories include aged, blind, and disabled individuals.
    • MED 3 categories include HIP (Hoosier HealthWise) and other programs.

    Authorized Representatives

    • An Authorized Representative (AR) is an individual selected to act on behalf of another person.
    • AR responsibilities include submitting the application, interviewing on behalf of the applicant, receiving notices on behalf of the applicant, and receiving the card.
    • There is no limit to the number of AR forms available, but only three can be in the system at a time.
    • A Power of Attorney (POA) allows a person to sign for another person.
    • A Legal Guardian (LG) is appointed by the courts to be responsible for another person.

    Resources and Eligibility

    • Resources are defined as real or personal property that an individual owns solely or jointly.
    • Real property is defined as land, buildings, or immovable objects attached permanently to the land.
    • Liquid assets are resources that can be readily converted to cash.
    • Joint ownership occurs when multiple people own a resource together.
    • The financial value equation is FMV (Fair Market Value) minus total liens plus equity value.
    • The ABCs of basic etiquette are ASK (assess the situation), BEHAVIOR (be respectful), and COMMUNICATION (clear communication).

    Health Coverage

    • PHI (Protected Health Information) is private and should be protected.
    • Common PHI includes driver's license number, name, addresses, SSN, DOB, and phone numbers.

    Non-Financial Information

    • Non-financial information is not collected in certain special circumstances, such as death, no absent parent (artificial insemination), parental rights terminated, and single parent adoption.
    • Paternity established means the courts have confirmed paternity.
    • Cooperation status is selected as cooperating unless reported otherwise by the Child Support Bureau.

    Other Programs

    • ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents) is a program for individuals between 18 and 50 who do not have dependents.
    • Impact is the State's employment and training program.
    • TANF Student Exemption is a safety net for working students receiving TANF.
    • Third-Party Liability is health insurance other than Health Coverage provided by the state of Indiana.

    Asset Verification System (AVS)

    • AVS is a system that verifies resources, including real property, accounts, and vehicles.
    • AVS returns resource verification from Experian, the BMV, and real property searches.
    • AVS look-back periods are 30 days for new applications and 4 months for re-applications.

    Rebuttals and Verifications

    • A successful rebuttal means providing verification that a resource is jointly owned, reducing the countable value, or proof that a resource is no longer in the applicant's name.
    • Verifications must come from the source, such as bank statements, vehicle titles, and life insurance policies.

    Resource Eligibility

    • Resources must be available and countable to be considered in eligibility determinations.

    • The financial value equation is used to determine the value of resources.

    • Exemptions, such as the home and certain vehicles, are not counted in resource eligibility determinations.### View Data Collections Screens

    • Individual information can be accessed through the Authorized Representative sub-module.

    • The Authorized Representative page displays a listing of authorized representatives and their contact information.

    Authorized Representative Information

    • Ensure all contact information and program permissions match previously known information when the AR is already known to the system.
    • Use the date received in IEDSS for the Circumstances Start/Change Date, Reported On, Date Client Became Aware, and Verification Received On.

    Adding Authorized Representative to an Application Case

    • Add the Authorized Representative to an Application Case through Step 5.
    • Edit the Application Case on the Authorized Representative summary page.

    Maintaining Individual Information

    • Answer the question "Is there an authorized representative?" on the Maintain Individual – Individual page.

    Document Management

    • Mark a document as "Duplicate" when the authorized representative is already known to IEDSS and no changes were made.
    • Mark a document as "Reviewed" when the authorized representative was added to the standard case, mark as reviewed, and submit.

    Resources

    • Resources are defined as real or personal property that an individual owns solely or jointly.
    • Real property is defined as land, buildings, or immovable objects attached permanently to the land.
    • Personal property is all property that is not real property.
    • Liquid assets are resources that can be liquidated or disposed of.
    • Joint ownership refers to resources owned by multiple people.
    • If clients are married, the value of their resource is entered as joint.
    • If joint owners are not married, the value of their resource is entered as the entire amount belongs to each person.

    Resource Eligibility

    • A resource must be available to count in IEDSS.
    • A resource is available if the owner has the unrestricted right, authority, or legal ability to liquidate or dispose of the resource or their share of the resource.
    • The financial value equation is FMV - total liens + equity value.
    • LUWs are questions relevant to each type of resource entered.

    Resource Types

    • Liquid assets include cash, savings, and checking accounts.
    • Life insurance policies with a cash surrender value are considered resources.
    • Examples of real property include the home, income-producing real property, and property for sale or rent.
    • Trusts are agreements where a person gives legal responsibility of their assets to a designated representative.
    • Examples of documents for prepaid funeral arrangements include sales agreements, contracts with a funeral home, lists of goods and services, and burial plot documents.

    Asset Verification System (AVS)

    • AVS is an acronym for Asset Verification System.
    • AVS categories include MAA, MAG, MAB, MAI, MAD, MAJ, MADI, MAL, and MAR.
    • AVS returns resource verification from Experian, the BMV, and Real Property Searches.
    • IEDSS pings the AVS system for most larger banks.
    • AVS look back periods for new applications and re-applications are 30 days.
    • AVS verifies real property, accounts, and vehicles.
    • The Kelly Blue Book is used to determine the value of vehicles.
    • A successful rebuttal includes bank statements proving the amounts, verification that a resource is jointly owned reducing the countable value, proof of the amount still owed, and verification that a resource is no longer in the applicant's name.

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