050 Introduction

The application process begins with a household’s request for an application and ends with the Department’s decision on eligibility. The process requires actions such as: (A) Making applications available; (B) Assisting a household to complete its application; (C) Interviewing a member of the household or an authorized representative; (D) Performing necessary collateral contacts and verifications; and (E) Preparing necessary documents to authorize the issuance of SNAP benefits for eligible households.