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SNAP 201-9 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Dual Participation: FDPIR/SNAP

Supersedes: FS 201-9 (10/23/2024) Reference: 7 CFR 273.1; 7 CFR 253.7(e), 7 CFR 281.1 (C) 7CFR 273.9 (c)(1),

Overview: An individual cannot participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in any month when they have received benefits in another state or benefits from the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). EXCEPTION: Current certified SNAP household members who enter a designated abuse shelter may apply and be eligible for SNAP benefits in the same month provided that the original certified household contained the abuser. Abuse shelter residents may receive an additional benefit as a separate household only once a month (SNAP 201-8). Households certified in either FDPIR or SNAP on the first day of the month can only receive benefits in the program for which they are currently certified for the month. NOTE: Residents of Puerto Rico may receive benefits like SNAP benefits called NAP. When a person from Puerto Rico establishes Montana residence and applies for benefits, treat the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) as follows: • The NAP benefit is not income, and • SNAP benefits can be issued in Montana even if NAP was issued during the same month as the SNAP application. NAP benefits cannot be used in the mainland United States, so there is no duplication of benefits if SNAP is issued for the same month as NAP.

RESERVATION AND ADJACENT COUNTIES: Until an automated match can be instituted, the following procedure has been established to prevent and detect dual participation. Form DPHHS-FD-002 'Interagency Notice of Certification/Change of Program' must be sent to the FDPIR certification office at application,