Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1505.50 Application Process - Identification Cards

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 11-1-97 Transmittal: UP-98-12 1505.50 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: The Application Process FS _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Identification Cards ______________________________________________________________________________

1505.50 A. Provisions

1. The Department issues specially marked non-photo identification (ID) cards to FS assistance units who are eligible to use their FS for delivered meals, at restaurants or at communal dining facilities.

2. All assistance units eligible for and interested in delivered meal services are issued ID cards marked with the letter "M".

3. All assistance units eligible for and interested in using communal dining facilities are issued ID cards marked with the letters "CD".

4. All assistance units eligible for and interested in using their food stamps at participating restaurants are issued ID cards marked with the letter "R".

5. The ID card is issued in the name of the individual designated as head of the assistance unit.

6. Individuals listed on the ID card must sign the card prior to its use.

B. Issuance of ID Cards

1. ID cards are issued at the time the individual becomes eligible and expresses a desire to use their FS as specified in 1505.50 A.

2. Replacement of ID cards is limited to instances of:

a. loss; or

b. mutilation or destruction; or

c. changes in the head of the assistance unit.

3. Whenever possible, the Department attempts to recover the ID card that is being replaced.

C. Use

The ID card must be presented to the meal delivery service, the restaurant or the communal dining facility.