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MS 1010

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Volume 1 – General Administration MS 1010 – R. 8/1/26 – OMTL-703 Procedures for Specific Households

A. Categorically Eligible

For households failing to report income that results in an overpayment, establish a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits claim.

B. Authorized Representatives

1. The applicant is considered the primary liable member responsible for repayment of a claim if they provide incorrect or incomplete information to the authorized representative acting on their behalf.

2. The authorized representative is considered the primary liable member responsible for repayment of a claim when they traffic, misuse, or otherwise cause an overpayment of benefits.

C. Sponsored Immigrant

1. The immigrant is responsible for repayment of a claim that occur when the sponsor unknowingly provides incorrect information.

2. The immigrant and sponsor are responsible for repayment of a claim unless:

a. The sponsor cannot be located or the relationship with the household is otherwise broken;

b. The sponsor is a nonprofit organization.

3. If the sponsor provided incorrect information in a deliberate effort to obtain benefits for the immigrant, establish a claim where both individuals are liable.]

D. Drug Addiction and Alcohol (DAA) Treatment Center Residents

DAA treatment centers are responsible for any overpayment due to the misuse of benefits or misrepresentation of information. Refer to MS 1015 for procedures.

E. Voluntary Quit

A claim is established for an individual who fails to report a voluntary quit and the non-compliance disqualification is not imposed by the agency timely. The claim period is determined by the occurrence of the voluntary quit violation. Refer to Volume 2A MS 4550, Penalties for Noncompliance, to determine the claim period.

F. Ineligible Members