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Subject: SNAP Continued Responsibilities

Policy 24.25 Date of Last Review: 11/30//2023 Effective Date: 02/15/2023 Date of Next Review: 11/30/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 7 of 13 f. When a household member is disqualified for Intentional Program Violation (IPV) or the benefits of the remaining household members are reduced or terminated to reflect the disqualification of a household member. g. When approving the household’s Families First application and it causes a reduction in the SNAP benefits. h. When the household is certified on an expedited service basis, contingent on verification. When verification is postponed for expedited services, the household receives a notice of disposition stating that no further benefits will be issued until the postponed verification is provided. If the household fails to provide the verification or provides verifications that change its benefits, the notice of adverse action is not required. i. When a household that is repaying a claim is converted from cash repayment for the over-issuance to allotment reduction because they failed to comply with the repayment agreement. j. When residents of an approved drug or alcoholic treatment center or group living arrangement lose their eligibility when either the facility loses its certification or has its status as an authorized representative suspended, due to FNS disqualifying it as a retailer. However, residents of group living arrangements applying on their own behalf are still eligible to participate. k. When a household voluntarily requests that their case be terminated. Recertification 1. Every SNAP household will be issued a notice of expiration prior to the last month of the household’s certification period. a. It will be considered that the household has reapplied timely if the application is received by the 15th of the last month of certification, regardless of when the interview appointment is scheduled. b. The household must complete the interview on or after the date of application and provide all required verification timely in order to receive uninterrupted benefits (Staff shall refer to Policy 24.17 SNAP Mandatory Verifications and the supporting document Verification and Documentation for SNAP). c. The household is responsible for rescheduling any missed interviews. d. The household has the right to request an application and have the department accept the application as long as it is signed and contains a legible name and address. e. Any household containing only SSI recipients or applicants is entitled to apply for SNAP certification at the SSA office if they choose to do so. The joint processing requirements will continue to apply to applications for recertification. 2. Staff shall act timely on all reapplications submitted timely to provide uninterrupted benefits to eligible households.