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An application (HCS-250 only) previously received regardless of whether the application was or was not processed for TANF or Medicaid can be used as a SNAP application if the household wants to apply for SNAP benefits and the application is less than 30 days old. If determined eligible, benefits are prorated from the request date. The application must be updated during the interview to ensure all SNAP information is captured. Self- Service Portal (SSP) Applications (apply.mt.gov) are dynamic in that applicants only answer questions relevant to the benefit program they selected; therefore, if a household wants to apply for another program after submitting an SSP application, they need to complete, sign, and submit a paper application or another online application. Households can also apply for additional programs by calling and telephonically signing a Statement of Facts application. NOTE: SNAP requires only a name, address, and signature (of any type) to submit an application. When a resident of an institution jointly applies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and SNAP benefits prior to leaving the institution, the application date is the date of discharge from the institution. Action must be taken on all applications received that contain at a minimum name, address and signature. The household may voluntarily withdraw its application at any time prior to eligibility determination. The OPA will document in case notes the withdrawal reason, if one was stated, and that the household was contacted to confirm the withdrawal. The household is advised of its right to reapply at any time after a withdrawal. The original application cannot be returned to the household even if the household requests withdrawal of its application. APPLICATIONS FILED THROUGH THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: In Montana, SSA offices will complete and forward SNAP applications to the OPA. Whenever a member of a household consisting only of SSI applicants or recipients transacts business at an SSA office, the SSA shall inform the household of: 1. Its right to apply for SNAP benefits at the SSA office without going to the SNAP office; and 2. Its right to apply at a SNAP office if it chooses to do so. The SSA will accept and complete SNAP applications, including the interview, received at the SSA Office from SSI households and forward them, within one working day after receipt of a signed application, to a designated office of the State agency. SSA shall also forward to the State agency a transmittal form.