Overriding LIEAP EDBC

Overriding LIEAP EDBC is only completed in limited situations (For Example: As identified in the Alternate Vendor process).  There are three parts of the EDBC that can be overridden: Program Configuration, Benefit Amount, and Money Management. When overriding EDBC it is rarely necessary to override all three parts.  

To Override LIEAP EDBC                                                   

1. Data enter all appropriate/relevant information.

2. Run EDBC for the appropriate month.  

3. Complete Override of Program Configuration, Benefit Amount and/or Money Management by following the steps below:

• To Override Program Configuration:

• 1. From the LIEAP EDBC Summary page click the Override Program Configuration button. The Program Configuration Override List page displays.

  2. Select the correct EDBC Override Reason from the drop-down menu.

  3. Select LIEAP from the Aid Code drop-down menu.

  4. Select a Program Status from the drop-down menu.

     NOTE: A Program Status Reason is not needed for Active programs.

  5. Click the Override button in the Program Configuration block that corresponds to the person’s Name in the Name section of the page. The Program Configuration Override Detail displays.

  6. Select a Role from the drop-down menu.

  7. Select a Role Reason from the drop-down menu, if applicable.

  8. Select a Status from the drop-down menu.

  9. Select a Status Reason from the drop-down menu, if applicable.

  10. Select an Adult Child code from the drop-down menu.

  11. Click the Save and Return button. The Program Configuration Override List page displays.

  12. Click the Save and Return button. The LIEAP EDBC Summary page displays.

• To Override Benefit Amount:

• 1. From the LIEAP EDBC Summary page click the Override Benefit Amount button to override the allotment amount. The Payment Override Detail page displays.

  2. Select the appropriate Override Reason from the drop-down menu.

  3. Enter the correct benefit amount in the Override Amount text box.  

  4. Click the Save and Return button. The LIEAP EDBC Summary page displays.

• To Override Money Management:

• 1. From the EDBC Summary page click the Override Money Management button to override the Vendor information. The Money Management page displays.

  2. Select the appropriate Override Reason from the drop-down menu.

  3. Click the check box(es) for the Vendor(s) listed, then click the Remove button.

  4. Select the Vendor from the drop-down menu.

  5. Enter the benefit amount to be paid to the selected vendor in the Amount text box.

  6. Click the Add button. If adding an additional vendor to split the benefit payment repeat STEP 4 – STEP 6, otherwise proceed to STEP 7.

  7. Click the Save and Return button. The LIEAP EDBC Summary page displays.

4. Click the Accept button. The EDBC List page displays.

5. Click the Save and Continue button.

6. Send appropriate NOAs using DCF Standard Text Copy and Paste.

7. Record a Journal entry.