As a condition of eligibility, households enrolled in semiannual reporting (SAR) must fill out and return a SAR form (PA 564) by the end of the appropriate annual or semiannual reporting period.
The SAR form (PA 564) is printed with data from the Client Information System (CIS). See Chapter 571, Appendix A.
The CAO must use the information from the SAR form to determine a household's eligibility and benefit amount for the next semiannual period. 7 CFR § 273.12(a)(5)
The SAR form is available in Spanish. The CAO will enter the appropriate code in CIS: 7 CFR § 273.12(b)(2)
1—English
2—Spanish
SAR forms must be kept in the case record for three years from the month they were mailed.
The CAO must enroll all SNAP households in SAR, except those receiving PA CAP (FS70) or TBA (FS43) (extended benefits -see 570.1). 55 Pa Code § 501.10(a) and 7 CFR § 273.12(a)(5)
NOTE: Households with all adult members that are elderly and/or disabled and have earned income from a sheltered workshop are enrolled in SAR.
NOTE: Households that are certified for 24 months will report in the 12th month of the certification period.
Reissued March 1, 2012, replacing September 30, 2008