300 Authorized Representatives (A)
An authorized representative is someone designated by the head of a household, spouse or other responsible household member to act on behalf of the household in applying for SNAP, obtaining SNAP benefits and/or purchasing food. An organization or institution conducting a drug addiction or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation center in accordance with 106 CMR 365.610 or nonprofit group living arrangements may also serve in this capacity. (B) An authorized representative is designated to enable a household to participate in SNAP when the head of the household, spouse or other household member is unable to make an application to obtain SNAP benefits, maintain SNAP benefits and/or purchase food.
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(A) An authorized representative is someone designated by the head of a household, spouse or other responsible household member to act on behalf of the household in applying for SNAP, obtaining SNAP benefits and/or purchasing food. An organization or institution conducting a drug addiction or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation center in accordance with 106 CMR 365.610: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers or nonprofit group living arrangements may also serve in this capacity. (B) An authorized representative is designated to enable a household to participate in SNAP when the head of the household, spouse or other household member is unable to make an application to obtain SNAP benefits, maintain SNAP benefits and/or purchase food.