CDSS has issued instructions suspension, reinstatement and termination of Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) benefits and reapplication for CAPI.
Suspension is an interruption of CAPI benefits because of the recipient’s failure to satisfy one or more CAPI eligibility requirements. CAPI benefits can be reinstated without a new application if they re-qualify for benefits within 12 months of the date of suspension. Suspension is effective the first day of the month in which the recipient no longer meets all CAPI eligibility requirements. The county sends a notice of change of benefits (NA 692) form when suspending CAPI benefits.
Examples of events that can cause suspension of benefits include: income in the budget month exceeding the payment standard in the payment month, resources exceeding the allowable limit, failing to provide proof of applying for SSI, being outside the United States for 30 consecutive days, being a resident of a public institution for an entire calendar month, and failing to cooperate in providing requested information.
CAPI benefits can be reinstated when the recipient submits evidence requested by the county to reestablish eligibility during the suspension period. A recipient does not need to file a new application to request reinstatement within the 12 month suspension period. Benefits are reinstated effective the first day the recipient meets all eligibility requirements, even when that day is in the middle of the month. This may require counties to make partial month payments.
Termination occurs when benefits have been suspended for 12 consecutive months and cannot be reinstated without filing a new application. The county sends a second NA 692 notice when terminating benefits. After this notice, the former recipient must reapply for benefits. This is treated as a new application with a new protected application date. (ACL 18-07, January 19, 2018.)