Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
No one may receive SNAP benefits in more than one household. The only exception is if the person is a resident of a shelter for battered persons and children and was a member of a household containing the abuser. See policy 255-3A for policy on Institutions.
No one may receive SNAP benefits and Food Distribution program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) at the same time.
NAP (Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico) benefits received in Puerto Rico cannot be accessed in the U.S. Approve SNAP and encourage customers to close their NAP case. Duplicate participation does not apply.
At application, review, or when a new household member moves into the home, duplicate participation must be checked against the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC). When speaking with the customer, or sending notification we are not allowed to disclose which state the duplicate match was found. A vulnerable individual is a resident of a shelter for battered individuals and children, these individuals may receive expedited services without further verification.