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When an individual reports a change in earned income or food stamp deductions that will reduce or terminate benefits:
• first attempt collateral contact. If collateral contact is successful, consider the reported information as verified and no further action is necessary; or
• if collateral contact is unsuccessful, verify the change using the information that the client provided.
Reduce or terminate benefits within 10 calendar days of the date the change is verified. Terminations and decreases are effective for the first major run after the ANP expires.
If verification is not provided within the time frames, terminate the case.
Process a claim if an overpayment or over issuance occurs. See FSM 713.