semimonthly issuance Benefits issued twice in each calendar month based on a schedule of benefit issuance days. In CIS, eligibility periods posted at individual level are semimonthly issuance periods.

Benefits issued twice in each calendar month The period beginning with the first day of the month and ending on the last day of the month. based on a schedule of benefit issuance days. In CIS Client Information System., eligibility periods posted at individual level are semimonthly issuance periods.