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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTIONS 100 TO 900 900 Authorized Representatives 910 Who May be an Authorized Representative

900 Authorized Representatives

SNAP MANUAL 06/01/01 An authorized representative (AR) is an individual designated in writing by the case head, spouse, or other responsible household member to act on behalf of the SNAP household. Some residential facilities serve as ARs for their residents. The authorized representative may: 1. Make application for the program; 2. Be interviewed for the household; and 3. Report changes as instructed in SNAP 11200. (This would include completing and submitting the household’s quarterly report.) The household may designate this same individual or an entirely different individual to use the household’s electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card to purchase food for the household. Even households who are able to use their EBT card to purchase food should be encouraged to name an AR to use their EBT card in case of illness or other circumstances which might result in the household being unable to use their benefits. If a household has not designated an AR but finds itself in an emergency situation where an AR is needed, the household may send or bring a written statement to the DHS county office designating an AR.

910 Who May be an Authorized Representative SNAP MANUAL 06/01/01 An AR must be an individual age 18 or older who is knowledgeable about the SNAP household’s circumstances and who has not been disqualified in accordance with SNAP 970 from serving as an AR in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

920 Who May Not be an Authorized Representative SNAP MANUAL 06/01/01 Neither an employee of the Division of County Operations who is involved in certification processes nor a retailer who is authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be an AR unless the ES supervisor determines that no one else is available to serve as an AR and gives that individual specific written approval. An individual disqualified for an intentional program violation (IPV) may not act as an AR during the period of disqualification unless no one else is available to serve as an authorized