Once the Spend Down amount has been reduced to zero the caseworker can approve the Spend Down period. By selecting Approve Spend Down Period the system will proceed with the application of the selected evidence towards the Spend Down period.
Validations check the combination of evidence entered, and providing there are no errors, the system will automatically check the outstanding Spend Down amount for the period. The system automatically updates the following:
- The Spend Down status for the current period is set to "Approved" and the outstanding amount set to zero.
- The product delivery is set to Active when the Spend Down period is the current period.
- The Spend Down reason for the period is set to "Spend Down Met" and the Spend Down coverage date is populated.
- The Expense/Pay-In is updated with amount used and amount available for use.
- A "Spend Down Program Coverage Active" communication is issued to the household member. This communication outlines the Spend Down details for the period, the coverage period, and the evidence used to meet the Spend Down.