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674 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 3: Issuance of benefits (07/2026) Rights of residents acting on their own behalf When a resident applies and is certified on their own behalf, or designated an authorized representative of their own choice, the resident may: • Use the SNAP benefits to purchase meals prepared and served by the facility, or • Use any portion of SNAP benefits to purchase and prepare food for their own consumption Drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs Residents of a facility or treatment center that are participating in a drug and alcohol (D&A) treatment and rehabilitation program, may be eligible for SNAP benefits. To receive benefits the resident applies and is certified in accordance with OAR 461-115-0020, through the use of an authorized representative employed by the facility and designated for that purpose. Not all facilities meet the requirements for their residents to receive SNAP. The facility must meet the following criteria: • The drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program is conducted by a private, nonprofit organization or institution, or a publicly operated community mental health center, under part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act to receive funds, even if it does not actually receive funding under part B of title XIX. (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 • Designate 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 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, 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.