For changes that families must verify during the 12-month eligibility period, see Chapter 7.4 (Verification – 12-Month Eligibility Period).

Changes that do not need to be verified during the 12-month eligibility period include, but are not limited to:

If families report changes that they are not required to report, evaluate the impact of the change before taking action.

If a change is not required to be verified during the 12-month eligibility period, do not close the case during the 12-month eligibility period due to no verification.

Changes that would benefit the family

Inform families that if they want their benefits to increase, they must submit verification before the change can be processed.

Changes that would benefit the family include changes that would:

Do not close the case if verification is not received. Do not increase the family’s benefits until the change is verified.

Changes that would not benefit the family

No actions are needed if families report changes that would not benefit the family during the 12-month eligibility period and the changes do not impact the family’s eligibility. The system will not apply adverse actions until the family’s next redetermination. For information about changes that would impact family eligibility, see “Reasons a family is no longer eligible during the 12-month eligibility period” in Chapter 8.15 (Termination).

Changes that impact case management

Enter changes necessary to manage the family’s case in MEC² even if they are not verified. Changes include, but are not limited to:

Legal authority

Minnesota Statutes 142E.03