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MS 2000 [1]

Volume 2 – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) MS 2000 – R. 6/15/26 – OMTL – 698 Definitions

Active Case: A household that was certified for and received SNAP benefits during the month.

Adequate Notice: A written notice that includes:

A. A statement of the action the agency has taken or intends to take;

B. The reason for the intended action;

C. The household's right to request a fair hearing;

D. The name of the person to contact for additional information;

E. The availability of continued benefits; and

F. The liability of the household for any over issuance received while awaiting a fair hearing if the hearing official's decision is adverse to the household.

This notice must be received no later than when the reduced benefits are received. If benefits are terminated, the notice must be received at the time benefits would have been received if they had not been terminated. Participants are allowed 10 calendar days from the date the notice is mailed to request a hearing and continuation of benefits. If the 10-day period ends on a weekend or a holiday and a request is received the day after the weekend or holiday, consider the request to be timely.

Adult: Any individual aged 18 or over, or an emancipated child under the age of 18.

Allotment: The total value of SNAP benefits a household is authorized to receive.

Application: The form signed by a household member or the household's representative to apply for SNAP benefits.

Authorized Representative (AR): A person or persons designated in writing by the head of the household, spouse, or other responsible member of the household to act on behalf of the household in applying for, obtaining, and using the SNAP benefits. The AR can complete work registration for those household members required to register for work. The household has the option of selecting one AR to apply for program benefits, and another to obtain and use the SNAP benefits (Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) representative), or one to perform both functions.

Basis of Issuance: Tables or charts used by the agency to determine monthly benefit amounts based on the Thrifty Food Plan.