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one parent is applying for SNAP benefits, there is not an issue of alternating children in one or the other's household.

If a child or children are included on an application, change report, simplified report or recertification, and they are already receiving SNAP benefits on another case, the household (HH) composition of the NEW household is questionable and must be verified. The new HH must verify conclusively that the child(ren) are in their HH and NOT in the household where they are currently receiving benefits. Children cannot be removed from a case unless both households agree to the changed living arrangement OR we have compelling verification from a third party – for example, Child and Family Services, a court order, or result of a fraud investigation.

c. Minors less than 18 years of age (excluding foster children) living under the parental control of an adult household member (SNAP 201-2). d. Boarders not paying an adequate amount for their food (SNAP 204-1). The thrifty food plan is used to define 'adequate amount'. REQUIRED MEMBERS INELIGIBLE FOR SNAP: Disqualified individuals required in the filing unit but are not part of the assistance unit. 1. Individuals who fraudulently misrepresented identity or residence in order to receive multiple benefits at the same time. These individuals are ineligible to participate in SNAP for 10 years for the first and second offenses, and permanently for the third offense. 2. Individuals convicted of trafficking SNAP benefits of $500 or more. These individuals are permanently disqualified from receiving SNAP benefits. 3. A fleeing felon is determined when a Federal, State or local law enforcement officer acting in his or her official capacity presents an outstanding felony arrest warrant that conforms to one of the following National Crime Information Center Uniform Offense Classification Codes: a. Escape(4901); b. Flight to avoid (prosecution, confinement, etc.) (4902); or c. Flight-Escape (4999) 4. To be considered a probation or parole violator, an impartial party (P&P Officer or other law enforcement officer) must determine that the individual violated a condition of his or her probation or parole imposed under Federal or State law