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postponed for continued benefits. The eligibility staff member must document in case notes why the information cannot be obtained. RESIDENTS OF INSTITUTIONS When a resident of an institution applies for SNAP and appears eligible for expedited processing before release from the institution, benefits must be available within seven calendar days from the date of release. HOMEBOUND APPLICANTS If the household files an incomplete application and is being interviewed at home, the application must be completed during the home visit. If a phone interview is conducted, the application must be completed by the eligibility staff member during the interview and mailed the same day to the household for its signature or be signed telephonically. Benefits are not authorized until the application is signed. Document in case notes explaining good cause for delayed expedited processing. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 6, 2026