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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 452.2 Eligibility Requirements (toc) Disabled residents, as defined in E&P MS B-430.2 may be certified in a group living arrangement. Eligibility is determined using the same income and resource standards as other households. The residents of group living arrangements may • apply for themselves. • apply through an authorized representative of their choosing; or • apply through an authorized representative employed by the center. The residents in the group living arrangement decide if they want to apply as a group, as individuals, or through an AR. If a member of the group wants to apply on their own, the facility's decision to let the individual apply is based on the resident's physical and mental ability to handle his own affairs. Accept applications from any individual the center allows to apply as a one-person household or for any group of residents applying as a household, regardless of whether one or all have an AR. 452.3 Worker Responsibilities (toc) Take the following actions when certifying individuals in a group living arrangement: 1. Verify the group living arrangement meets both criteria below: • certified by a state agency as required. This certification may be verified by contract documents or certificates of eligibility or a published listing from USDA/FNS or the Nevada Department of Human Services. • Operated as a nonprofit facility. Verify nonprofit status. If the center is authorized by USDA to accept SNAP benefits, the group living arrangement's eligibility is verified. 2. Give the Authorized Representative the application, Rights and Obligations and Authorized Representative forms. 3. Obtain a signed listing of participants monthly from the group care facilities’ AR. 4. Conduct periodic random on-site visits. During these visits document a. date of the visit, b. number of residents, and c. proof of certification and nonprofit status. 5. Report any suspected misuse of SNAP benefits by the center to the supervisor or Office Manager. B-452.2 SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLDS Eligibility Requirements Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 09 July 26 MTL 11/26