D.

DATE OF APPLICATION:

1. Unless otherwise specified below in 2 and 3, the date of application is the day an application containing the applicant's name and address, signed by either a responsible household member or an authorized representative, is received by the Department or the date the Department receives the telephonic signature.

2. For a resident of a public institution jointly applying for SSI and SNAP benefits prior to leaving the institution, the date of application is the date of release from the institution.

3. For a Maine resident in a state or county correctional facility within Maine, applying for SNAP within 30 days prior to their anticipated release date, and not joining an existing SNAP Household (Section 111-1) upon release, the date of application is the date of release from the facility.

DEPENDENT: A person who relies on another for support and/or care.

DISABLED: (See Individual with a Disability)

DOCUMENTATION: Information, in writing or electronic media, which substantiates the individual’s assertion or Department’s eligibility decision.

DRUG OR ALCOHOL TREATMENT CENTERS: See centers for the treatment of substance use disorders.

DUPLICATE PARTICIPATION: Receiving SNAP benefits in more than one household during the same month.