IMS: How Do I Create A SNAP Case?

PS1B Transaction in IMS

The following are instructions on how to create a SNAP case using the PS1B transaction in IMS.

  1. In IMS, type ps1bDSD Mainframe case number assignment information.
  2. Press Enter
  3. Tab to Case Number field and enter J
  4. Tab to Section Field and enter C
  5. Enter App Date in MM/DD/YY format
  6. Enter Supervisor Number
  7. Enter Worker Number
  8. Enter County Number
  9. Enter Office Number
  10. UE PT: Leave Blank
  11. RN CD: Leave Blank
  12. Tab to the Street field and enter all address information. Do not include any special characters such as an asterisks or pound sign when entering information. Enter any apartment number or additional information in the extra address field.
  13. Enter each person in the household. Use information listed below to code the following sections.

    Member Status Codes

    • P = payee
    • S = spouse
    • X = for additional household members

    Member Benefits:

    Enter S for all individuals in the SNAP household.

    Race:

    Enter a Y for all that apply.  You must choose one or more races to accompany Hispanic Ethnicity.

    Birth Date:

    Enter the birth date in MM/DD/YYYY format

  14. Press Enter*. If no previous case list appears, enter X in the indicator field and press enter again to create case number.
  15. If a list of other cases associated with the applicant appears, determine if one can be used for the SNAP benefit. If one cannot be found, press the page up key until you return to the ps1b screen. Enter X in the indicator field and press enter again to create case number.

Please Note: If information is entered incorrectly, question marks will appear on the ps1b screen to indicate an error entry has occurred. Make the necessary correction(s) and then press enter.

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