IBM V-CAN manual Call Center, Paper Application

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INDIANA ELIGIBILITY MODERNIZATION

Voluntary Community Assistance Network (V-CAN)

Once the applicant signs the application, s/he may print or request a mailed copy of the application packet. This packet will contain a summary of the online application responses, a case-specific, bar- coded Document Coversheet and a Summary of Rights and Responsibilities. The applicant will submit copies of supporting documents to the FSSA Service Center or local DFR office.

2.1.4Call Center

Another way to apply for Cash Assistance (TANF), Food Stamps and Health Coverage is to start an application over the phone with a Call Center Representative. The process for starting an application through the Call Center is outlined below:

Call Center Ö Mail Ö Paper Application

Step 1: Applicant answers screening questions with a Call Center Representative

An applicant begins an application by answering screening questions about household members, relationships, resources, income and expenses over the phone with a Call Center Representative. The Call Center Representative will complete the screening with the applicant over the phone and will discuss the screening results with the applicant. Upon completion of the screening, the FSSA Service Center mails a partially-completed application and application packet to the applicant.

Step 2: Applicant completes, signs and submits application

An applicant receives the application packet in the mail. The application packet will contain the partially-completed Indiana Application for Assistance, Indiana Application for Assistance signature page, Document Coversheet and Summary of Rights and Responsibilities. The applicant will sign the Indiana Application for Assistance signature page and submit it with copies of supporting documents to the FSSA Service Center or local DFR office.

2.1.5Paper Application

If preferred, applicants can print a blank paper application at a local DFR office or at a V-CAN Access Point location. The steps for printing a blank paper application are below:

Paper Application Ö Signature Page

Step 1: Print and Complete Paper Application

ƒGo to www.in.gov/fssa

ƒClick the "Apply For Benefits/Manage Your Benefits" button

ƒSelect your county

ƒClick "Start Here" (or "Versión en Español" for Spanish)

ƒClick "Apply for Benefits"

ƒSelect program(s) – TANF, Food Stamps, Health Coverage

ƒEnter name and address of applicant

ƒClick "Print Application”

Step 2: Sign and Submit Paper Application

When an applicant completes the application, s/he will need to sign the Indiana Application for Assistance signature page and submit it with copies of supporting documents to the FSSA Service Center or local DFR office.

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Contents Can User Guide Table of Contents Getting Started IntroductionCan User Guide Options for Access Points Phone o FAX o MailApplying for Benefits in the New System Applying for Benefits OverviewApplication Process After Modernization Internet Screening Screening Results Apply for Benefits Online Application Returning User Option 2 Internet Screening Ö Print Ö Paper ApplicationJanesmith Option 3 Internet Screening Ö Mail Ö Paper ApplicationOnline Application Online Application Ö Electronic SignatureElectronic Signature Call Center Paper ApplicationApplication Packet Submitting an ApplicationSelect Documents Mailed or FAXed To the Fssa Service Center Application Processing InterviewsAuthorized Representatives Authorized Representative section of the online applicationOther Application Processes Hoosier HealthwiseHealthy Indiana Plan HIP Application Tips Managing Benefits in the New System Managing Benefits OverviewAgency Registration New Checking Case StatusReporting Changes ƒ Checking case status on the automated phone systemƒ Checking case status with a Call Center Representative ƒ Reporting Changes on the InternetRedetermination ƒ Reporting Changes on the automated phone systemƒ Cases including Food Stamps elderly and disabled Call Center Main Menu 7am 7pm, Monday Friday, local timeƒ Medicaid and/or Tanf Cases only no Food Stamps Tier Specialists Call Center Main Menu After-Hours Automated SystemIndiana Eligibility Modernization Access Point Materials Client Support MaterialsClient Support Materials Overview How to Order Client Support Materials Referral Member MaterialsCan Resources GeneralCan Publications and Documents Can Member Questions Instructions for Locating the Online FunctionsAppendix Quick Reference CardsPublic Assistance Contacts Call Center Main MenuCash Assistance TANF, Food Stamp and Health Coverage Healthy Indiana Plan HIPHoosier Works Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT Cards Hoosier HealthwiseListen to Frequently Asked Questions regarding Find a Local DFR Office Check Case StatusIndiana Benefits Information to Get You Started

V-CAN specifications

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