Beam Plan can be used to run SNAP eligibility determinations. It processes case documents - such as initial applications, interview recordings, and verification paperwork - to generate a structured, auditable draft determination (such as a ROC-145).
Why Beam Plan for SNAP?
SNAP determinations are both high-volume and high-stakes, with sector-wide error rates ranging from 10–20%. Because eligibility depends heavily on what is confirmed during the client interview rather than form data alone, Beam Plan captures the complete workflow to reduce human error and ensure accuracy.
Step-by-Step Workflow
1. Application Intake:Upload initial case details.
Upload the initial application (such as a PEAK application) as soon as it arrives, along with any completed interface or system checks.
2. The SNAP Interview:Record and map key interview details.
Conduct and record the interview. Once added to the case in Beam Plan, the recording automatically maps key facts to the relevant fields, including:
- Household composition: Relationships, ages, and living arrangements.
- Income: Earned and unearned income sources and amounts.
- Expenses: Shelter and utility costs.
- Special circumstances: Elderly or disabled members, ABAWD status, and expedited processing needs.
3. Verification Documents:Dynamic updates as paperwork arrives.
As verification paperwork (such as pay stubs or bank statements) comes in over subsequent days, upload it directly. Beam Plan updates the case continuously, so you do not need to wait for all documents to arrive before beginning your review.
4. Review & Conflict Flagging:Identify and resolve discrepancies.
Within minutes of document upload, Beam Plan maps the relevant facts and flags conflicting evidence—such as a pay stub that contradicts declared income—allowing you to resolve discrepancies before finalising the case.
5. Determination & Sign-off: Finalise the auditable determination draft.
Beam Plan generates a structured draft determination organised into clear sections (Case & Application, Household & Identity, Income & Resources, Expenses & Deductions, Interfaces & Verifications, etc.). Review, refine, and sign off on the determination.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
| Section-Level Control | Edit individual sections as new evidence arrives without losing or resetting earlier work. |
| Conflict Flagging | Contradictions between new paperwork and existing case evidence are highlighted rather than silently overwritten. |
| Full Traceability | Every field in the determination links directly back to its source document, maintaining an auditable paper trail. |
Need more help? Get in contact by emailing us:
- UK and EU: support@beam.org
- US: usa@beam.org
- AU: australia@beam.org
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