Topic: companion coding
Instructions regarding Companion Coding
Examples of EA Screens and Companion Cases
Companion Coding for SSP Couple for SNAP Benefits
The following are examples of cases where companion coding is used and FACS instructions: Example 1: Primary SNAP Case / Secondary TANF Case Gary and Leah and their two children; Phillip and Paul apply for SNAP benefits. Leah’s sister Martina also resides in the residence along with her son Pake. Martina, applies for TANF for […]
Explain what companion cases are and how they function.
To understand the SSNAP program.
Although each spouse’s income is considered separately when determining financial eligibility for long-term care, there’s no provision in SSP policy to allow the Community Spouse to become eligibile for SSP when the couple’s combined income is over the ABD couple standard. When one or both is approved for ADvantage or other HCBW all income is […]