WAC 388-489-0020 Am I Required to Report Changes in My Household's Circumstances while on Transitional Food Assistance?

If you only receive Transitional Food Assistance, you are not required to report any changes in your household circumstances.  

1. If you receive benefits from another cash or medical assistance program, you must meet the reporting requirements for the other program as required by WAC 388-418-0005. Except for changes listed under WAC 388-489-0025, the changes you report for the other program will not affect your family’s eligibility for Transitional Food Assistance.

2. If your family experiences a change in circumstances during your five-month transition period, and you think that you may be eligible for more food assistance, you may submit an application for the regular Basic Food program. Examples of such changes include the loss of income by a person who gets Transitional Food Assistance with you or adding a new person to your household.

   1. If you submit a new application, we will determine your eligibility for Basic Food and allow you to choose if you want to remain on Transitional Food Assistance or receive regular Basic Food benefits.

   2. If you choose to go back on Basic Food and are found eligible, we will start your new benefit amount on the first day of the month after we receive your application for Basic Food. If you have already received Transitional Food Assistance for this month and are eligible for more assistance on the Basic Food program, we will pay you the additional amount.