Household Applications Application Details Field Descriptions

Field	Description
Application Date	The date on which the application was signed by the parent/guardian.
Effective Date	The eligibility effective date based on the approval of the application.
Expiration Date	The expiration date of the eligibility. This field is auto-populated with the Default Expiration Date entered in FRAM Preferences, typically 30 days into the next school year. It is recommended not to change the auto-populated Default Expiration Date.
School Year	The year to which the application applies.
Opt Out Medicaid	If Yes is selected, the guardian does NOT want to be contacted by Medicaid regarding Medicaid benefits. This option only displays if the Display Medicaid Opt Out option is marked in FRAM Preferences. This is a state requirement in some states.
Opt Out SCHIP	If Yes is selected, the guardian does NOT want to be contacted by SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) regarding insurance benefits. This option only displays if the Display SCHIP Opt Out option is marked in FRAM Preferences. This is a state requirement in some states.
Determining Official	The name of the district employee (FRAM Processor) who processed the Meal and/or Educational Benefits Application. The FRAM Processor must be identified by selecting the check box in District Assignment. Only one district assignment record is needed with FRAM Processor checked to have FRAM Processor appear in the Determining Official field.