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Clients are exempt from work registration while residing in such a facility and this must be indicated in the eligibility system. When a client leaves a DAA facility, their work registration status must be reviewed and updated.

Clients should be advised of the following at the time of the interview: • The process of appointing and revoking an authorized representative. • The DAA facility may maintain possession of the EBT card while the client resides at the facility. • The client should be made aware of the importance of reporting a change in address if leaving the DAA facility (though it is not required as part of simplified reporting). • The DAA facility may take half of the benefits from the card prior to the 15th day of the month (based on the client’s staggered issuance date); and the other half of the benefits on or after the 16th day of the month (based on client’s staggered issuance date). • If the client chooses to leave the DAA facility to relocate, the DAA facility must return the client’s EBT card as noted above. 1460.10.20 GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (S)

A group living arrangement is an eligible institution if the facility is authorized by FNS to accept SNAP. Residents of such group living arrangements may be eligible to use SNAP benefits issued to them to purchase meals prepared especially for them. 1460.10.25 SHELTERS FOR BATTERED PERSONS (S)

A shelter for battered persons is an eligible institution that serves battered persons. If such a facility serves other individuals, a portion of the facility must be set aside on a long-term basis to serve only battered persons.

Residents of such shelters for battered persons may use SNAP benefits issued to them to purchase meals prepared and served by the shelter. 1460.10.30 HOMELESS MEAL PROVIDERS (S)

Homeless meal providers are eligible institutions certified by FSSA and authorized by USDA to accept SNAP in payment for prepared meals for the homeless. Homeless individuals may use SNAP benefits to purchase meals prepared and served by such providers. Meals must be provided at the same rate to SNAP recipients as to other homeless individuals. 1460.10.35 SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS PERSONS (S)

A public or private nonprofit shelter for homeless persons is considered an eligible institution. Homeless persons who reside in these shelters may be certified for SNAP.