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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
FNS 220 CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY
7 Section 220 Change #02-2024 October 01, 2024 6. If an FNS unit files a joint application and is determined categorically eligible after being denied FNS benefits under regular program rules, prorate FNS benefits from the date of the FNS application or the date the public assistance (PA) benefits are authorized, whichever is later. D. Allotments for Categorically Eligible Households 1. All categorically eligible one or two-person FNS unit’s are entitled to a minimum monthly allotment. 2. There is no minimum allotment for categorically eligible households with three or more members. FNS budgeting procedures may determine these households ineligible based on a zero allotment amount as determined by the FNS unit’s income level. 220.07 SUSPENDED CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS Prior to July 1, 2010, if a categorically eligible household of three or more was ineligible for an allotment, the case was suspended. Effective July 1, 2010, if categorically eligible households suspend due to ineligibility for a payment, the case will be terminated.