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S N A P M A N U A L

196 (1) GLA eligibility for SNAP

Disabled or blind residents of a GLA may apply as follows: (A) Through the use of an authorized representative employed and designated by the GLA

(B) Through an authorized representative of their choice OR

(C) On their own behalf.

The GLA must determine if any resident can apply on his/her own behalf. The determination is based on the resident's physical and mental ability to handle his/her own affairs. (2) Authorized representatives for SNAP participants in GLAs

Some residents of the GLA may apply on their own behalf while other residents of the same GLA may apply through the GLA's representative.

The local county DSS office must ensure that each authorized representative, as well as the GLA Director, has received a copy of DSS Brochure 1621, What You Need to Know! SNAP (GLA), prior to being named as an authorized representative. (3) Processing provisions for GLAs

For residents who apply through an authorized representative of their choice or who apply on their own behalf, household size is handled in accordance with Section 2.1 General Household Definitions. These residents are certified using the same provisions that apply to all other households. The household is responsible for reporting changes in their income and household circumstances to the county office.

For residents who apply through the use of the GLA's authorized representative, their eligibility must be determined as a one-person household.

The GLA must take the following actions:

(A) Provide the local county DSS office with a monthly certified list of residents currently participating in SNAP. The local county DSS office must conduct periodic random on-site visits to the GLA to assure accuracy of the list and to ensure that DSS records are consistent and up-to-date.

(B) Provide the local county DSS office with a statement signed by a responsible GLA official attesting to the validity of the above mentioned list.