FSRP: Benefit Replacement
The FSRP transaction in IMS is used to replace benefits that have been
(Hint to remember: The RP in FSRP = RePlacement)
FSSR: Supplement or Retroactive Certification (current or prior 2 months)
The FSSR transaction in IMS is used to certify a case where benefits were not issued from the normal process or to supplement benefits for the current or previous two months.
(Hint to remember: The SR in FSSR = Supplement or Retro)
FSLB: Supplement or Retroactive Certification
The FSLB transaction in IMS is used to supplement or issue SNAP benefits prior to the previous two months. Use it when benefits were not issued to a qualified household for a time period before the previous two months.
(Hint to remember: The LB in FSLB = Lost Benefits)
How to avoid common mistakes:
Pay attention to the amount entered. The amount is a 4-digit whole dollar amount followed by 2 digits for cents. Cents should always be 00. Do not enter a decimal point. Enter leading zeros, if necessary.
Examples: $64 is entered as 006400; $100 is entered as 010000.
Confirmation Step:
Each transaction has a confirmation step to “review the screen” prior to hitting enter again to issue the benefits. Please make sure to review the information for accuracy.
Case note the situation and the reason for completing one of these transactions.
See Also:
- How to Supplement or Retro-Certify Cases using FSLB Transaction | Quest
- How to Retro-Certify a Case using FSSR | Quest
- How to Issue a Supplement using FSSR | Quest
- FSRP Transaction – Replacement of Destroyed Food | Quest
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