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APPENDIX: SNAP GLOSSARY

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Active Case 05/15/2026 A household which was certified prior to, or during, the sample month and issued SNAP benefits for the sample month. Active Case Error Rate 05/15/2026 An estimate of the proportion of cases with an error in the determination of eligibility or basis of issuance. This estimate will be expressed as a percentage of the completed active quality control reviews excluding all results from cases process by SSA personnel or participating in a demonstration project identified by FNS as having certification rules that are significantly different from standard requirements. Addict/Alcoholic Representative 05/15/2026 An individual employed by a drug and/or alcohol treatment center and appointed by the center to act on behalf of resident households in the process of applying for SNAP benefits. The representative is also authorized to use SNAP benefits on behalf of the center’s resident households. Administrative Hearing 05/15/2026 An administrative procedure during which a petitioner and/or a representative of the petitioner has an opportunity to present any grievance about an action or proposed action of the DHS county office or its agents. The petitioner may show why he or she believes the action is not fair and should be corrected. The agency must prove whether the action taken was correct according to policy. Age 60 or Older/Individuals with Disabilities 05/15/2026 Aged/disabled households may deduct medical expenses incurred for the member(s) of their home who are sixty (60) years of age or older and/or disabled and are allowed unlimited excess shelter costs. These households are not subject to the gross income eligibility pretest. Any household, including one (1) person households, that contain a member who is sixty (60) years of age or older or disabled will be allowed the amount of countable resources found in Appendix D.