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SNAP 105-1 APPLICATION PROCESSING Expedited Services

Supersedes: SNAP 105-1 (07/18/2022) References: 7 CFR 273.2, 7 CFR 273.15, 7 CFR 274.2 Overview: The intent of expedited services is to provide SNAP benefits within seven calendar days from the date of application to eligible households in immediate need. The seven calendar days include weekends and holidays and do not lengthen time frames to process expedited benefits. FAIR HEARING REQUEST When an individual requests a fair hearing due to the denial of expedited services, an administrative review is scheduled within two working days unless the household requests the administrative review be scheduled later (SNAP 1506-1). The Administrative review is optional and will not delay or replace the fair hearing. EXPEDITED PROCESSING CRITERIA All applications must be screened for expedited processing immediately upon receipt in the Office of Public Assistance (OPA) when the applicant requests SNAP benefits. NOTE: To begin the application process, all that is required is a name, address, and signature. The application date is the date when this information is received. The remainder of the application must be completed at the interview. If an application is submitted with just name, address, and signature, the eligibility staff member must try to contact the