Worker Responsibilities - WAC 388-412-0046

1. Use of Cash and Food Assistance Checklist

a. Review the 'Your DSHS Cash or Food Benefits' form 14-520 ' with clients during the interview process at application and eligibility review to ensure that the household understands:

i. The allowable use of DSHS benefits;

ii. The illegal uses, including the purchase of marijuana and/or marijuana-based products with EBT cards or cash from the EBT cards; and

iii. The penalties for illegal use of benefits.

b. Request that the head of household or authorized representative sign the 14-520 and send the document as file only for the client's electronic case record (ECR).

If the client refuses to sign the form or fails to return the signed form, don't deny the application or terminate assistance. Signing the form isn't a condition of eligibility.

2. Referrals to the Office of Fraud and Accountability (OFA)

Refer allegations of reported misuse of cash or food assistance benefits to OFA utilizing the Barcode referral for FRED.