http://dcfoodforall.com/2010/02/new-food-stamps-benefit-estimator-%e2%80%93-phone-tutorial-thursday/ A Wholesome Community Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:05:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://dcfoodforall.com/2010/02/new-food-stamps-benefit-estimator-%e2%80%93-phone-tutorial-thursday/comment-page-1/#comment-1804 Katie Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:28:43 +0000 http://dcfoodforall.com/?p=745#comment-1804 While ideally the estimator will eventually be online, it only currently exists as an excel file. We thought it better to get it out in its current state so that it could be used now, instead of waiting to develop an online tool. Since we must distribute it and since there will be “upcoming modifications” (which I will address momentarily), we want to have direct contact with those who will be using it to make sure, as best we can, that when an updated version is released, everyone gets rid of the outdated version and uses the new one. Further, since it is intended to provide information to clients, we think it is important that providers be fully informed on food stamp rules and eligibility requirements to prevent accidental misuse of the estimator or the spread of misinformation. “Upcoming modifications” was purposely vague because changes to the estimator will depend on what and how quickly IMA rolls out new food stamp eligibility rules such as categorical eligibility and heat and eat. If you can’t make the call I’d be happy to talk at a time that works better for you. While ideally the estimator will eventually be online, it only currently exists as an excel file. We thought it better to get it out in its current state so that it could be used now, instead of waiting to develop an online tool. Since we must distribute it and since there will be “upcoming modifications” (which I will address momentarily), we want to have direct contact with those who will be using it to make sure, as best we can, that when an updated version is released, everyone gets rid of the outdated version and uses the new one. Further, since it is intended to provide information to clients, we think it is important that providers be fully informed on food stamp rules and eligibility requirements to prevent accidental misuse of the estimator or the spread of misinformation. “Upcoming modifications” was purposely vague because changes to the estimator will depend on what and how quickly IMA rolls out new food stamp eligibility rules such as categorical eligibility and heat and eat. If you can’t make the call I’d be happy to talk at a time that works better for you.

]]> http://dcfoodforall.com/2010/02/new-food-stamps-benefit-estimator-%e2%80%93-phone-tutorial-thursday/comment-page-1/#comment-1803 Rebecca Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:23:17 +0000 http://dcfoodforall.com/?p=745#comment-1803 Hi, I was wondering where the "New Food Stamps Benefit Estimator" is located [online]? If it can be "used in as little as five minutes" I was also wondering if I could "teach myself" rather than sit in on the call. Lastly, it would be nice to understand the "upcoming modifications" in the context of the current Estimator. Hi, I was wondering where the “New Food Stamps Benefit Estimator” is located [online]? If it can be “used in as little as five minutes” I was also wondering if I could “teach myself” rather than sit in on the call. Lastly, it would be nice to understand the “upcoming modifications” in the context of the current Estimator.

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