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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Division employees may not serve as an AR for TANF cash assistance. If the head of household is incompetent or incapacitated, someone acting responsibly on their behalf may represent the household in the application and redetermination (RD) process. The head of household must designate the authorized representative in writing if physically or mentally capable of doing so. Document the specific reason for designating an authorized representative. 335.1 AR Applying for Household The AR must be: ● an adult, 18 years of age or older Division employees involved in certification or issuance and retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits may not serve as an AR. ● designated in writing. This designation must include the name and address of the person chosen as an AR, the signature of the household member making the choice, and the date. If the designation is made by a household member who is unable or cannot sign, their mark must be witnessed by someone other than the AR. If a person disqualified for intentional program violation or a non-member living with the household is appointed as AR, document no one else is available to be an AR. The AR may be designated on the application form or in a written statement. The written statement must be filed in the case record to meet this requirement. The AR must be informed about the household circumstances. The AR applying for the household must sign the application. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services HOUSEHOLD DETERMINATION Eligibility and Payments Manual 335 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES MTL 05/24 Nov 24 A-335