When must shelter deductions be verified for the FNS unit?

The verification of shelter deductions for the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) unit must occur when there are changes to the household's circumstances. This means that shelter deductions do not need to be continually verified at each application or on a monthly basis as long as there are no changes in the household situation. This approach helps streamline the process, ensuring that clients are not burdened with unnecessary verification procedures unless their living situations or housing costs have changed, such as moving to a new residence or experiencing an increase in housing expenses. Regularly verifying these deductions only when changes occur supports both efficiency in case management and the timely provision of benefits to those who need them.