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Volume 2 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) MS 2610 – R. 6/15/26 – OMTL – 643 Eligibility of Treatment Center Participants

[Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) who regularly participate in authorized Drug Addiction and Alcohol (DAA) treatment and rehabilitation programs in a residential setting may voluntarily apply for SNAP through the program’s Authorized Representative (AR). Center ARs are not required to apply and recertify in person; however, they are encouraged to contact their local office to make applications, recertifications, and/or case changes. The AR must be an employee of the treatment center/program, have verification that they are an employee, and have verification that they are designated to apply on behalf of the residents. The AR must sign the application.

A. Before approving any residents of private, non-profit treatment centers for SNAP, verify the institution is certified by the appropriate state agency(s) or have the AR provide the letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), as specified in MS 2600.

If the treatment center is an ineligible facility, enter the following on the system:

1. Choose “DAA” for the Living Arrangement Type on the Living Arrangement screen.

2. When the Organization/Provider section is opened, enter the “From” date and answer “Yes” to the facility providing 50% of the meals. Leave the “Organization/Provider” field blank.

B. Individuals with a SUD who are participating in a residential program have eligibility determined as a one-person household unless the resident's children also live at the center. Those children are included in the household size.

C. Certify residents of treatment centers by using the same provisions that apply to all other applicant households, except that certification is accomplished through an AR.

D. Individuals who regularly participate in an authorized drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program on a non-resident basis may apply for SNAP on their own behalf or through the use of an AR.

If an AR is appointed, make the following system entries:

1. From the Application Information screen, answer “Yes” to the question, “Is there an Authorized Representative?” This triggers the Representatives screen.

2. From the Representatives screen, complete the AR Information section for all required entry selections. Complete an individual system search for the person(s) being appointed using the “Lookup” button located in this

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MS 2610

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Volume 2 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) MS 2610 – R. 6/15/26 – OMTL – 643 Eligibility of Treatment Center Participants

If the treatment center is an ineligible facility, enter the following on the system:

1. Choose “DAA” for the Living Arrangement Type on the Living Arrangement screen.

2. When the Organization/Provider section is opened, enter the “From” date and answer “Yes” to the facility providing 50% of the meals. Leave the “Organization/Provider” field blank.

C. Certify residents of treatment centers by using the same provisions that apply to all other applicant households, except that certification is accomplished through an AR.

If an AR is appointed, make the following system entries:

1. From the Application Information screen, answer “Yes” to the question, “Is there an Authorized Representative?” This triggers the Representatives screen.