4.16 Benefit Periods.

A. The longest benefit period possible based on the household’s situation should be provided. B. Households that are certified on an expedited basis and have provided all necessary verifications prior to certification shall be assigned normal certification periods. C. Households assigned a benefit period longer than one (1) month with postponed verification must not receive the second month’s benefits until the postponed verifications are completed. Source: 7 CFR §273.2(i); 7 CFR §273.2(4)(iii) Revised: March 2022