Evaluating FAMIS Results-SNAP and TA

Prior to authorizing any action in FAMIS, evaluate the results. Explore or resolve any unexpected outcome such as PEND, FAIL, ISD (Insufficient Data).

Review results from the Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary screen. This screen displays several times during the controlled flow as well as at the end of an action prior to authorization.

Use the Interview Checklist-Long Form (for probationary staff) or an Interview Checklist-Short Form (for tenured staff) for help.

  • Review the last Supercase / Eligibility Unit Summary link

Take the following steps to review FAMIS results for all programs; excluding MO HealthNet for Aged, Blind and Disabled (MHABD). Click here for the MO HealthNet for Aged, Blind and Disabled steps.

Click the links below to evaluate specific sections in FAMIS or review each of the steps in the yellow box below.

 

 

Review Expedited Summary

Step 1

Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary

  • (S)elect the month you wish to review.
  • For Food Stamps, use F13=EXPDSUM to review expedited eligibility outcome.

Step 2

Expedited Summary

  • Review Expedited Summary to ensure Expedited results are correct.
  • Press F21=RETURN to Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary.

 

Review Technical Factors

Step 1

Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary

  • Review Technical factors for any program supported by FAMIS except for MHABD, by (S)electing the month in which you wish to review on the Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary and press F14=TECH.

Step 2

Technical Eligibility Detail

  • Ensure to resolve any technical factor displaying an ISD (Insufficient Data) or an unexpected PEND. DO NOT leave any action in ISD status.

  • A plus sign by ‘More’ in the bottom, right corner displays.
  • Press F8=FORWARD to review additional screens.

  • Select the technical factor, and press F6=DETAILS to review the specific factor.
  • Press F21=RETURN back to the Technical Eligibility Detail.
  • Press F21=RETURN to the Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary.

 

Review Resource Summary

Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary

STEP 1

  • Review Resources, for Food Stamp and Temporary Assistance Programs, by (S)electing the month in which you wish to review and press F15=RESOURCES to the Financial Resource Detail Summary.

STEP 2

Financial Resources Detail Summary

  • Ensure all resources reported by Eligibility Unit (EU) display. Review the Considered Amount field to ensure the correct amount is considered.
  • Review the Reason for the exclusion.

 

Questions to ask yourself:

  • Are these all the resources declared by household?
  • Did you expect these resources to be excluded for the Food Stamp Program?
  • Do you think these resources will be excluded for the MHABD program? Do you think the reasons for exclusion will be the same?

STEP 3

  • If resource information is questionable, (S)elect a specific resource and press F6=DETAILS to review resource details.
  • Press F21=RETURN back to the Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary.

Note: Update all resource information on Select Financial Resource screen (SELFRES).

 

 

Review Budget Summary

Step 1

Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary

  • Review Budget Summary, for all programs supported by FAMIS except for MHABD, by (S)electing the month in which you wish to review and press F16=BUDSUM.

Step 2

Budget Summary Screen (Food Stamps)

  • Review the income and expenses.
  • Use F14=INCSUM to update income information.
  • Use F15=EXPSUM to review all expenses entered and which expenses were included in the budget.

Step 3

Income Summary Detail

  • Use the Income Summary Detail screen to review the specific income details entered on the Income Amount screen.
  • Select the income type, press F16=INCAMT.

Questions to ask yourself:

  • When entering the income, is this the monthly amount you estimated?

Step 4

Income Amount

  • Review income and ensure information, including; Frequency, Calculation Method, and Income amounts, is entered correctly.

Questions to ask yourself:

  • Is the income entered reflective of what the participant states s/he receives?
  • Have you entered enough income information to calculate the most accurate income amount?
  • Is additional information needed to determine an accurate monthly income amount?
  • Have you entered a comment addressing the income entered, including why you used the income you entered and a statement of what the participant declared?

Step 5

  • Press F21=RETURN to the Food Stamp Budget Summary.

 

 

Review Expense Summary

Step 1

Budget Summary

  • Press F15=EXPSUM to review the Expense Summary screen to ensure the correct expenses are being counted.

Step 2

Expense Summary

  • Review the Expense Summary screen and all expenses displayed.
  • Ensure the correct expense displays.
  • Ensure the correct Monthly Amount displays; if not select the expense and press F6=DETAILS to make changes.
  • Review the Excluded Reason, ensure expenses are excluded correctly.

Questions to ask yourself:

  • Did you expect the Health Insurance to be excluded for the Food Stamp Program? If not, do you know which screen to review to ensure information is entered correctly?
  • Are the correct shelter expenses allowed?

Step 3

  • Press F21=RETURN twice back to Supercase Eligibility Unit Summary screen.

 

09/18/2020