5. PROCEDURE

Applicants may apply for TANF/PaS and SNAP at the same time. SSI applicants may apply for SNAP at the Social Security Office (Section 222-1) or at the Department of Health and Human Services. GA applicants can get an application at the GA office but must apply for SNAP through the Department of Health and Human Services.

If TANF or PaS/SSI/GA eligibility has not been determined, SNAP eligibility is based upon SNAP criteria. Denial of a potential categorically eligible household will be delayed for thirty days from the SNAP application date. Households denied SNAP benefits that have a pending SSI or GA application shall be notified of the possibility of categorical eligibility should they become SSI or GA recipients.

If SNAP was denied prior to the granting of TANF or PaS/SSI/GA, SNAP benefits for the initial month must be prorated from the date from which the TANF or PaS, SSI, or GA benefits are payable, or the date of the original SNAP application date, whichever is later.