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1094 Chapter 7:Worker guides • Section 2: SNAP worker guides (07/2026) (https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/); or • The treatment center or facility is an authorized retailer by FNS (https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer- locator); and • Appoint an employee to serve as authorized representative (AR) on behalf of residents. Residents of Approved Facilities: Residents of approved facilities or treatment centers may voluntarily apply for SNAP through the authorized representative at the facility. The application process is as follows: • The authorized rep for the facility must have an in-depth conversation with the resident so that they are knowledgeable about the resident’s situation. • The authorized rep completes and submits the SNAP application on behalf of the resident. The resident must designate and sign the MSC 0231 and DHS 222 appointing the facility designated employee as authorized representative for SNAP benefits.
The resident can only apply for SNAP benefits with the assistance of the authorized representative designated by the facility.
If the resident refuses to designate the facility as an authorized representative and sign the MSC 0231 and DHS 222 they are no longer eligible for SNAP since it is a requirement of the program to designate the facility as their authorized representative. The facility is not able to receive or apply for SNAP benefits for a resident without their knowledge and consent. • Ensure timely notice or a signed 457D to remove the applicant from any existing SNAP cases and deactivate any cards currently issued to the applicant. • Each resident is in a separate filing group and there is no need to determine how meals are purchased and prepared;
Only the resident and any child/ren under 22 years old also residing in the facility should be on the SNAP case.
Spouses and children may reside in the same facility or treatment center. In this circumstance, children under the age of 22 will need to be included in only one parents filing group. The authorized representative will need to discuss and determine with the residents which filing group the children should be included in. • The AFS 222A (AFS 222A) is required to be updated and submitted monthly reporting the current residents in the facility receiving SNAP. If form is greater than 30 days old a new AFS 222A is required.
The DHS 222A (AFS 222A) must be on file at the local branch dated within 30 days. • In ONE, add the facility name as the authorized rep See Authorized Representative and Alternate Payee QRG for more details on data entry. • Request a new EBT card.
The card should be issued to the facility as soon as the application/interview is completed. » For instructions on how to designate the card for SNAP/Cash only please contact the SNAP policy unit