The following are general guidelines to follow when aligning budgets within case records:
|
IF |
AND |
THEN |
| 1. There are multiple open budgets | The budgets are being aligned | Align to the program with the earliest SAR/renewal date |
| 2. There is any open budget in the case | An application is received for another benefit | Align the new budget SAR/renewal to the existing open budget |
| 3. There are multiple open budgets | An application is received for another benefit | First align the existing budgets following #1 above. Then align the new budget following #2 above. |
| 4. There is an open MA and/or SNAP budget | An application is received for Cash Assistance | At the Cash Assistance application interview, gather information needed to complete renewal for all budgets. |
Reviewed April 10, 2026, replacing June 16, 2015