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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTIONS 1000 1600 Determining Household Composition 1621.7.9 Incorrect Sponsor Information

When an application for a household containing a sponsored alien is approved, a letter will be sent to the sponsor. Any letter drafted by the county must contain all information contained in this sample: 1621.7.9 Incorrect Sponsor Information SNAP Manual 07/01/2026 DCO will hold both the sponsor and the alien liable for incorrect information resulting in an overpayment claim, unless the sponsor can prove to be without fault, or the sponsor had good cause. If the sponsor can show good cause for the incorrect information, the claim will be filed against the alien or the alien’s household. If the sponsor is found to be at fault, the claim will be filed against the party most likely to repay. If that cannot be determined, the eligibility worker will file a claim against both the sponsor and the alien. If fraud is suspected, the case will be referred to the Fraud Unit for investigation. Sponsors against whom a claim has been filed are entitled to an administrative hearing. See SNAP 16310 for instructions on requesting a hearing. 1621.7.10 Sponsored Alien Reports/Reimbursement SNAP Manual 07/01/2026 Upon notification that a sponsored alien has received any benefit under any means-tested public benefit program, the appropriate agency shall request reimbursement by the sponsor in the amount of such assistance. For the purpose of this provision, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is considered to be a means-tested public benefit program. In order to comply with this requirement, the county office must report, by memorandum, the name of any participating sponsored alien and the name of the alien’s sponsor to the Office of Program and Grant Management, SNAP Unit, P.O. Box 1437, Slot S335, Little Rock, AR 72203- 1437. Additionally, the State must report to the Attorney General any sponsored non-citizens found to be indigent under the provisions in SNAP 1621.7.2. Therefore, if the alien has been found indigent, this information should be included in the memorandum to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Unit. This will allow the government to seek reimbursement from the sponsor as specified by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). Sample The household of has been certified for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Eligibility in the program is based upon financial information provided by you or your spouse. Please be advised that you or your spouse may be held liable for repayment of any overpayment of benefits resulting from incorrect information that you furnished.