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--- parent:meal_benefit [Monday, July 24, 2023 03:37 AM] – [Indicate Foster Children] Nathan C. McGuire
+++ parent:meal_benefit [Sunday, July 30, 2023 02:23 PM] (current) – [Confirm Household Members] Nathan C. McGuire
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-====== Meal Benefit ======
+====== Meal Benefits Application ======
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+Families that complete a Meal Benefits application, regardless of whether it is approved or denied, will receive free insurance for their [[parent:school_issued_ipad|School-Issued iPads]] for the academic
+year.
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 The Meal Benefits Application allows parents/guardians and emancipated students to electronically submit Meal Benefits Applications to their district.
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 To access the Meal Benefits Application:
-  - Log into [[parent:campus|Campus Parent]]
+  - Log into [[https://osageschoolsmo.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/osage_school.jsp|Campus Parent Portal]]
   - Navigate to [[parent:campus#more|More]]
   - Select Meal Benefits Application
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 Mark the checkbox next to the name of each person within your household. Once all members have been marked, select the Next button.
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 If a person is listed that should not be considered a household member, do not mark the checkbox next to their name. This does not remove them from the household within Campus, but does exclude them from the application.
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 In order to complete the remaining steps of the application process, it is critical Household members are identified.
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 ===== Indicate Migrant, Homeless, or Runaway Children =====
+Once Foster students are identified, the application signer must indicate whether any of the student household members are Migrant, Homeless, or Runaway children.
+^ If a household member...                      ^ Then...                                                                                                                                                             ^
+| IS a Migrant, Homeless, or Runaway child      | Select Yes. Select one of the following options from the Student Indicator dropdown for the appropriate student(s) then click Next: Homeless, Runaway, or Migrant.  |
+| is NOT a Migrant, Homeless, or Runaway child  | Select and go to step 10.                                                                                                                                           |
 ===== Enter Household Gross Income =====
+Now that household members have been identified, income must be entered for each member.
+^ If...                                          ^ Then...                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ^
+| you want to enter income information           | Indicate each household member's income by selecting the Add Income button and entering their income amount.\\ OR\\ Mark the No Income checkbox for each household member that has no income.\\ Once all household member income is entered, click Next.  |
+| you do NOT want to\\ enter income information  | Select Next.\\ If income is not specified, you are certifying that you have no income to report. Your application will be processed as No Income and be approved for free benefits.                                                                       |
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 ===== Review Household Information for Accuracy =====
+Now that household members (and their benefits) have been identified, household information must be reviewed for accuracy.
+The Total Income lists the total amount of money each household member makes based on the frequency noted (i.e., monthly, yearly, etc). Frequencies listed automatically annualized across all members. The Total Household Income field indicates the total amount of income the household (all members included) earns per year. The Total Household Size indicates the total amount of members within the household.
+Review all the information on the screen and if it is accurate, select the Next button. If this information is incorrect, select the Previous button to go back to the previous step and correct inaccurate information.
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 ===== Authorize Household Application =====
+Now that all household information has been entered and confirmed as accurate, the household application must be authorized.
+^ Options                                  ^ Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ^
+| Sharing Information with Medicaid/SCHIP  | The first step in the authorization process is to indicate whether you give your district permission to share your Medicaid or SCHIP information with Medicaid and SCHIP. Select the Yes or No radio buttons for each question.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| Sharing Information with Other Programs  | If your district has created benefit permissions, you will be asked whether you consent to the district sharing your child's name and meal eligibility with each benefit program. Select the Yes or No radio button for each question shown in the Sharing Information with Other Programs section.                                                                                                                                                                  |
+| Social Security Number                   | You must provide Social Security information. Enter the last four digits of your SSN or mark the "I do not have a SSN" box.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| Authorization Statement                  | Review the Authorization Statement. If you agree with this statement, believe all entered information is accurate and would like to complete the application process, select the Accept.\\ If you do not agree with the application and Authorization Statement, select the Decline button. If the Decline button is selected, a message will appear warning you the application process will be cancelled and all application information entered will be deleted.  |
+Once you have reviewed the application and agreed to the Authorization Statement, and would like to sign the document with you legally-binding E-Signature, select the Sign button.
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+If you do not want to electronically sign the application, select the Decline button. This action will cancel the application due to the need for the application to have a legally-binding electronic signature in order to meet state and federal guidelines.
 ===== Review and Print Submission Notice =====
+The application has now been submitted to the district for processing.
+You may print and/or save the Confirmation Submission Notice and the Benefits Application Summary Report for your records. You may also access this information in your Inbox.
+Your Inbox will contain a message indicating submission of the Meal Benefits Application. Select the link to review the Confirmation Submission Notice and the Application Summary Report. The FRAM Processor(s) will also receive an Inbox notice indicating your application was submitted.
+After the FRAM Processor has processed the application, you will receive an Inbox message indicating the application was processed. If your district has enabled the Include Approval/Denial Letter FRAM Preference, you will receive an Inbox message containing a PDF copy of your Approval/Denial Letter which indicates whether the application was approved or denied.
 ===== References =====
 [[https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/meal-benefits-application-portal|Infinite Campus - Meal Benefits Application Portal]]