Field Ops Memo 2006-18: Increases to the EA Eligibility Standard Effective January 24, 2006

This memo provides information about: • Sending a notice to an applicant who was denied EA benefits for excess income from January 24, 2006 through March 31, 2006. The notice will inform the applicant about the increased January 24, 2006 EA Eligibility Standard and advise the applicant to return to the TAO if he or she wishes to reapply for EA benefits; • Reviewing EA AUs who were changed to EA Six Months AUs from January 24, 2006 through March 31, 2006 because the AU’s income was calculated before the increased January 24, 2006 EA Eligibility Standard was used in BEACON; and • Calculating the correct escrow amount for an EA Six Months AU that was created on or after January 24, 2006.