9068 Certification Periods [7 CFR 273.10(f)]

DSS approves eligible households for a defined number of months called a certification period. The certification period is the period of time that DSS determines a household is eligible to receive benefits. At the end of the certification period, entitlement to food benefits expires. DSS will not issue any further food benefits until the household completes a new application, is interviewed and provides all necessary verifications. The first month for which the household is eligible to participate starts the first month of the certification period. DSS will assign certification periods according to each household’s circumstances. The certification periods for all households shall not exceed 12 months, except households listed in DSSM 9068.2. 13 DE Reg. 1086 (02/01/10)