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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTIONS 100 TO 900 900 Authorized Representatives 981 Alcoholic and/or Drug Addiction Treatment Centers

identification number (PIN) until he or she leaves the treatment center. For the protection of center employees, treatment centers are advised to maintain records of when each resident’s EBT card was received and when the card was provided to the resident or when the EBT card was destroyed. See SNAP 981.4 for additional information. 981.4 When a Resident Leaves a Treatment Center SNAP MANUAL 01/01/07 When a resident leaves an alcoholic and/or drug addiction treatment center, the treatment center must report the departure to the DHS county office immediately. The treatment center will provide his or her EBT card to the resident; and if possible, will instruct the resident to call the Customer Service Help Desk at 1-800-997-9999 to request a new PIN. If the resident leaves without notifying the treatment center, the resident’s EBT card will be destroyed immediately by burning the card or by cutting the card into at least three pieces. If possible, the treatment center should provide the household with a Change Report Form (DCO-234) to report their new address and other circumstances to the DHS county office. 981.5 Treatment Center Guidelines for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation SNAP MANUAL 01/01/07 A treatment center is any such residential program conducted by a private non-profit organization or institution or a publicly operated community mental health center (under Part B of title XIX of the Public Service Act) to provide treatment that can lead to the rehabilitation of drug addicts or alcoholics. In order for the residents of a drug addiction and/or alcoholism treatment center to be certified to receive SNAP benefits, the center must provide evidence that it is tax exempt and certified by the State agency responsible for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts or alcoholics as: • Receiving funding under part B of title XIX, or • Eligible to receive funding under part B or title XIX if no funds are being received: or • Operating to further the purposes of part B or title XIX to provide treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts and/or alcoholics. Even if the treatment center does not meet one of these criteria but has been authorized by FNS as a retailer (can use the SNAP benefits to purchase food for residents), the residents may receive SNAP benefits.