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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 7000 7200 Non-Eligibility Factors
Factor How Factor is Applied Verification Action to Take if Factor Not Met Policy Reference Citizenship All members must either be U.S. citizens or legally admitted aliens who meet the specified criteria. All aliens who wish to be included in the SNAP household must provide documentation of status. Aliens wishing to participate as qualified aliens must provide proof of qualified alien status. Disqualify ineligible aliens. Approve other household members if otherwise eligible. Advise the household of the disqualification on a manually issued Notice of Action (DCO-1). SNAP 1621.1 Requirement to furnish Social Security Number (SSN) Any household member who wishes to be included in the SNAP household must declare or apply for an SSN. Verification occurs automatically through IEVS. Disqualify members (other than newborns) who have not declared or applied for an SSN. Approve other household members, if otherwise eligible. SNAP 2200- 2411 Advise the household of the disqualification on a manually issued Notice of Action (DCO-1). Student Criteria Individuals defined as students by SNAP policy must meet certain criteria to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Mandatory for students defined as students by SNAP policy. Students who do not meet at least one of the applicable criteria are ineligible. Advise the household on a manually issued Notice of Action (DCO-1). SNAP 1622 SNAP 1622.9 Striking Household Members Household with striking members must have been either participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or eligible to participate the day before the strike began. Special income determinations apply to eligible households with striking members. Verification of pre-strike income is mandatory in addition to all normal verification requirements. Deny household if not eligible. Advise the household on a manually issued Notice of Action (DCO-1). If household is eligible, apply income determinations as instructed. SNAP 1700- 1740