121-12        SUSPENDING PAYMENTS

Suspension of payment is used to stop payments and medical coupons for a temporary period of time, instead of closing cases and then reopening them when payment is to be resumed.

Suspension is different from closure, since the client does not have to reapply in order for assistance to be reinstated.

See the program policy manuals for more information on those situations where benefits may be suspended for a temporary period. Benefits are issued while payment is suspended.