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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 600 SIMPLIFIED NTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
SecƟon 600 Change #01-2025 October 01, 2025 K. Use the Regular Food and NutriƟon Services ApplicaƟon for processing SNAP Benefits if an individual completes a Regular Food and NutriƟon Services ApplicaƟon and it is determined aŌer compleƟon that the individual is eligible for SNAP. Process the applicaƟon for SNAP benefits within 30 days from the date of applicaƟon. NOTE: Applicants who have shelter expenses that exceed $200 per month or medical expenses that exceed $35 per month, may qualify for more benefits by applying for the Regular Food and NutriƟon Services. 600.04 SNAP CONVERSION PROCESS A. Every month, current Food and NutriƟon Services cases meeƟng SNAP eligibility criteria will automaƟcally convert to a SNAP case if the SNAP allotment amount is equal to or greater than their current allotment amount. Individuals who convert to SNAP will receive a DSS-8592 NoƟce of AcƟon Taken. B. NC FAST automaƟcally closes the FNS case and creates a SNAP case which is acƟvated automaƟcally. 600.05 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES SNAP households may choose an Authorized RepresentaƟve to assist with their Food and NutriƟon Services applicaƟon and benefits. Converted SNAP cases do not require compleƟon of a new DSS-1688 Authorized RepresentaƟve Form. Use the following procedures for SNAP Authorized RepresentaƟves: A. If the applicant checks the back of the applicaƟon indicaƟng they need an Authorized RepresentaƟve, mail the household the DSS-1688 and a DSS-8650. B. Complete the idenƟfying informaƟon in the “For Office Use Only” secƟon of the DSS- 1688 before mailing to the applicant. C. Process the Authorized RepresentaƟve in NC FAST and issue an EBT card upon receipt of the DSS-1688. Do not pend a SNAP applicaƟon for more than 30 days if the DSS-1688 has not been returned. If the DSS-1688 is not returned to the local DSS, process the applicaƟon without the form, unless the authorized representaƟve signed the applicaƟon on behalf of the client. 600.06 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Complete an Online VerificaƟon System (OVS) request in NC FAST to retrieve SDX data and data matching informaƟon related to Household Concept requirements, such as Controlled