UPM 1525.10 - Who Can Be An Authorized Representative

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 2-1-97 Transmittal: 97-1 1525.10 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Eligibility Process POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC Authorized Representatives AABD _______________________________________________________________ MA Subject: FS Who Can Be An Authorized Representative ______________________________________________________________________________

1525.10 A. All Programs

1. In order to be an authorized representative a person must be a responsible individual who is:

a. eighteen years of age or older; and

b. sufficiently familiar with circumstances of the assistance unit.

2. Employees of the Department involved in the eligibility process or issuance of benefits may not act as authorized representatives without the specific written approval of an agency administrative official.

B. FS

Retailers that are authorized to accept food stamp benefits may not act as authorized representatives without specific written approval of an agency administrative official.