Income Reassessment

By: Letica Rodriguez, PA Melba Conroy, PA

Income Eligibility Policy Supplement 1130-1134

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Determine household size for eligibility Authorized Representative/ Proxy Adjunctive eligibility and income eligibility Income reassessment Certification is not a guarantee Change in household or income source Procedures when a household is flagged WICSIS IRV notes

WICSIS Notes

Subject should titled IRV Note should be brief and simple Expiration date should be included (Medicaid, food stamps, disability) Combined income sources Summary of your thought process

Income Reassessment Letter

Documentations for your WIC appointment

A sample documentation reminder

Rights and Responsibilities

Upon each certification period, each participant MUST know about their rights and responsibilities.

A sample rights and responsibilities for WIC participant

Scenario
Bonnie Sherman is here for her nutrition education appointment at the WIC clinic. When a WIC staff asked how she is, she stated: Life is good, A couple of months ago I was promoted!. When the clerk inquired as to whether or not she received a pay increase, Bonnie responded positively and said yes. Bonnie does not have any proof of income with her today.

Question:

What are the steps you will do today?

Role Play

Steps you should be taking

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Probe the participant Check participant overview/notes in WICSIS Check participants status in MAINTAIN INCOME or MAINTAIN ADJUNCT PROGRAM in WICSIS Reassess (FLAG IT!!) Write a note in WICSIS; [Subject: IRV] Give the participant a reassessment letter

Q/A session
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During income reassessments, who needs to be physically present?

a. b. c.

Proxy Caretaker/representative Self

Answer: B and C

Q/A session cont.

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When you verify income or adjunctive program, who do you verify?

a. b. c. d.

All household members The participant that is flagged The child None of the above

Answer: A

Try your best!

If the participant did not bring the proper documentation

The internet Smart phones Fax Paystub copies

*Allow for one time if its possible, as a last resort

Questions?