What is the timeframe for making benefit changes?
Changes Which result in benefit increases must be made as soon as possible, but within 3 operating days. Changes which result in benefit levels that are decreased, for whatever reason, require that the household be provided 10 calendar day written notice. These changes must be made as soon as possible, but no later than 10 operating days after the “final decision” on the child’s eligibility. “Final decision” date is the date the school is no longer obligated to provide free or reduced benefits to the child. Therefore, the 10 day operating grace period during which the SFA must make a required change that decreases benefits, begins after the 10 calendar-day notice perior or after the decision to reduce or terminate benefits is upheld during appeal. The maximum amount of time that could be allowed for actually implementing benefit reductions or terminations is the date the notice of adverse action is sent to the household (as late as December 15 for verification) + 10 calendar days (REQU
