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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTIONS 1000 1621.7.10 Sponsored Alien Reports/Reimbursement

1600 Determining Household Composition the alien’s household are responsible for providing such information or verification. If the other adult members of the household also refuse to cooperate, the application will be denied. When the sponsored alien is cooperating but cannot obtain the needed information from the sponsor, the eligibility worker must assist by attempting to obtain the needed verification from the sponsor. This may include contacting the sponsor directly to request such information. If the eligibility worker cannot determine the sponsor’s income or resources due to lack of information or verification, the sponsored alien is ineligible, and the deemed income and resources of the sponsor will not be counted in the budget. However, a pro rata share (this would be the amount that is counted as available income for the rest of the eligible household members) of the alien’s income and resources will be counted in the household’s SNAP budget. See SNAP 1621.6. If later in the certification period the household presents the necessary verification, the household’s SNAP budget will be recalculated adding the sponsor’s deemed income and substituting the full amount of the alien’s income for the prorated amount. A Notice of Action will be issued if the case is closed or the SNAP benefits are reduced. These actions will be taken within ten (10) days of the day the required verification was provided by the alien. If the ineligible alien is the only household member, the application will be denied. If the same sponsor is responsible for all the household members, the application will be denied.

1621.7.8 Notices SNAP Manual 07/01/2026 Approval and denial notices to households containing sponsored aliens will contain, in addition to all mandatory information, the amount of the sponsor’s income and resources that has been deemed to the alien. When an application for a household containing a sponsored alien is approved, a letter will be sent to the sponsor. Any letter drafted by the county must contain all information contained in this sample: 1621.7.9 Incorrect Sponsor Information SNAP Manual 07/01/2026 DCO will hold both the sponsor and the alien liable for incorrect information resulting in an overpayment claim, unless the sponsor can prove to be without fault, or the sponsor had good cause. If the sponsor can show good cause for the incorrect information, the claim will be filed against the alien or the alien’s Sample The household of has been certified for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Eligibility in the program is based upon financial information provided by you or your spouse. Please be advised that you or your spouse may be held liable for repayment of any overpayment of benefits resulting from incorrect information that you furnished.