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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Manual NORMAL PROCESSING STANDARDS Section 406 Page 11

household is not entitled to SNAP benefits for the month of application even if the local department was at fault for the initial delay.

406.9 Joint Application Processing Between Social Security Administration and Local Departments of Social Services

A. The Social Security Administration will:

1. Take SNAP applications from SSI claimants who live in pure SSI households, or are applying for SSI from institutional pre-release programs and are not in a pure SSI household.

2. Send completed SNAP applications to the SNAP benefit office along with a transmittal form (SSA-4233) and any verification available.

3. Screen for possible entitlement to expedited service, mark the SNAP application “Expedited Service” if the applicant wishes and inform the applicant that he may receive SNAP benefits sooner if he applies at the appropriate local department of social services.

4. Take SNAP benefit teleclaims (telephone applications) in connection with SSI applications or redeterminations.

5. Refer Title II claimants or SSI claimants who do not live in a pure SSI household to the servicing SNAP office.

6. Complete an SNAP application if an SNAP recipient has received a notice that recertification is necessary and wishes to reapply.

B. The Local Department of Social Services will:

1. Certify eligible SNAP applicants.

2. Maintain all SNAP records.

3. Send all required SNAP notices.

4. Authorize SNAP benefits. REVISED JANUARY 2025