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denied, and the household’s eligibility or SNAP benefit amount may be affected. See SNAP 11320. 6. Develop Proper Controls Each county office must determine if any member of a household applying through the SSA is already participating in the SNAP.

8945 The Prerelease Program SNAP Manual 05/01/2022 Any resident of a public institution who applies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) prior to their release from the institution under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Prerelease Program may apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the same time. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will accept applications from participants in the Prerelease Program who apply for SSI and wish to make an application for SNAP benefits at the same time. Applications for SNAP benefits will be accepted only if the individual will not be residing in a boarding house or another institution. The SSA Representative will complete a SNAP application. The prerelease applicant must sign the application. The word “PRERELEASE” will be written in red across the top of the first page of the application. The application and an SSA Transmittal will be mailed to the Department of Human Services (DHS) county office in which the applicant expects to live after his or her release from the institution. The SSA will advise the county via SSA Transmittal when the applicant’s SSI application is either approved or denied. The SSA will also provide the following information to the county office: • The date of release as provided by the institution to SSA • Any delays in the date of release and the reason for the delay as provided by the institution to SSA • Any changes in the applicant’s address, as when the applicant moves to an address other than the one reported on the original application

8946 Processing Applications from Prerelease Participants SNAP Manual 05/01/2022 When an application for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits labeled “PRERELEASE” is accompanied by a Social Security Administration (SSA) Transmittal that is