Register Address

Use this procedure to enter information about the client’s address.

Process Steps:

  1. The Register Address page displays.

 

There can only be one physical address, which is required, and one mailing address, which is optional.  If a mailing address is not entered, correspondence is sent to the physical address.

 

  1. Select Physical or Mailing Address next to Address Type, if appropriate.

  2. In the Address Information section:

     

    A locality lookup is required the first time an address is entered. The locality lookup consists of the VaCMS recommending the proper locality [Federal Information Processing System (FIPS)] based on the household’s address. 

    After a lookup is completed once, the worker can bypass the locality lookup and manually enter the locality code by selecting No in the Is the locality lookup required? dropdown menu.

 

  1. The Matching Address Results pop-up window displays.

 

Confirm that the locality code of the matching address is served by the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) registering the application or waiting list screening.

 

  1. If potential matching addresses exist:

  2. If there are no potential matching addresses:

     

    The Is the locality lookup required? field defaults to No when the VaCMS does not find a match for the address entered.

     

  3. If the address is located in a FIPS that is not served by the Local Department, proceed to Deny an Application / Waiting List Screening.

  4. If the customer address is the LDSS address:

  5. For MA and MA with Resource Assessment applications

  6. Select Yes or No from the Is the Primary Applicant Homeless? dropdown menu.

  7. In the Mailing Address Other Information section:

  8. Click Save + Continue.

  9. Proceed to Register Client.

Results of the Procedure:

The address information is recorded and a unique number beginning with “T” is assigned to the application or waiting list screening.


Updated 05/15/2015