Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR)
HHs are required to submit a SAR 7 once a year, in the sixth month from the Beginning Date of Aid (BDA) or RE period. Changes that occurred mid-period, that were not mandatory, may be reported with the SAR 7 or RE. Changes include, but are not limited to:
- HH composition;
- Expenses; and
- Income.
Note: Change in unearned income of $100 or below is disregarded during the certification period.
Semi-Annual Reporting Annually (SARA)
SARA HHs are required to submit a SAR 7 at the sixth, 12th, and 18th month of the 24-month certification period:
- HHs where all adult members are elderly or disabled or residing on Indian Reservations with earned income. These HHs have a 24-month certification period. Their SAR 7 is due in the sixth, 12th, and the 18th month of their 24-month certification period.
- HHs where all adult members are elderly or disabled, or HHs residing on Indian Reservations with unearned income. These HHs have a 24-month certification period. Their SAR 7 is due in the 12th month of their 24-month certification period.
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
ESAP HH is where all HH members are elderly or disabled with no earned income. These HHs must submit their SAR 7 in the 12th and 24th month of their 36-month certification period.
Renewal
An application process to re-evaluate or recertify ongoing HHs. The RE process requires the following:
- An application;
- An interview; and
- Submission of mandatory verifications.
Mid-Period Report
Any changes reported between the certification periods are mid-period reports. Mid-period reports can be mandatory, voluntary, or County-initiated.
Income Reporting Threshold (IRT)
The IRT is 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Modified Categorical Eligible (MCE) HHs whose income is between 131-200% of the FPL will not have an IRT.
Income Over IRT
Income over the IRT threshold must be reported within ten calendar days of the date the change becomes known to the HH. The term known to the HH means that the HH must report income within ten days of receipt of the first payment. HHs certified at or below the IRT must report when income exceeds the IRT.
Reported income over IRT must be verified and action taken. This report may decrease or discontinue the benefits. If the income is anticipated to continue and results in discontinuance, action must be taken in compliance with the 10-day Notice of Action (NOA) rule.
Questionable Information
Inconsistent, unclear, unsatisfactory information received from the HH.