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SNAP 201-6 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Group Homes

Supersedes: FS 201-6 (07/01/2015) Reference: 7 CFR 273.1(b), 273.11(f) Overview: Residents of group homes who are blind or disabled (see glossary) may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits. The group home must be a public or private nonprofit residential setting that serves no more than 16 residents. In order to certify residents of a group home to receive SNAP benefits the facility must provide evidence it is either: 1. Authorized by FNS; or, 2. Certified by the appropriate State agency, including the center is a non-profit organization; and, 3. In compliance with SNAP regulations regarding authorized representative; and, 4. Serves no more than 16 residents. GROUP HOME HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION: Residents of group homes may apply either: 1. On their own behalf (household size can include one or more members); or, 2. With an authorized representative employed by and designated by the group home or chosen by the resident (household size is one). GROUP HOME RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The group home staff determines when a resident requires an authorized representative. The determination is based on the resident’s physical and mental ability to handle his/her affairs. 2. The group home, acting as the authorized representative for a resident who cannot apply on their own behalf, is responsible and liable for: a. reporting a change according to the resident’s reporting requirements.

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SNAP 201-6 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Group Homes

Supersedes: FS 201-6 (07/01/2015) Reference: 7 CFR 273.1(b), 273.11(f) Overview: Residents of group homes who are blind or disabled (see glossary) may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits. The group home must be a public or private nonprofit residential setting that serves no more than 16 residents. In order to certify residents of a group home to receive SNAP benefits the facility must provide evidence it is either: 1. Authorized by FNS; or, 2. Certified by the appropriate State agency, including the center is a non-profit organization; and, 3. In compliance with SNAP regulations regarding authorized representative; and, 4. Serves no more than 16 residents. GROUP HOME HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION: Residents of group homes may apply either: 1. On their own behalf (household size can include one or more members); or, 2. With an authorized representative employed by and designated by the group home or chosen by the resident (household size is one). GROUP HOME RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The group home staff determines when a resident requires an authorized representative. The determination is based on the resident’s physical and mental ability to handle his/her affairs. 2. The group home, acting as the authorized representative for a resident who cannot apply on their own behalf, is responsible and liable for: a. reporting a change according to the resident’s reporting requirements.