Clarifying Information - WAC 388-460-0010
When a facility acts as an authorized representative for persons in a group home or drug and alcohol treatment center, one person from the facility usually acts on behalf of all the clients in that facility or group home.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) regulates the facilities in their use of client's Basic Food benefits. For current FNS certified treatment centers, see WAC 388-408-0040 Clarifying Information .
Upon leaving a group home or drug and alcohol treatment center, a Basic Food client may be entitled to a returned allotment of: One-half of the benefits if they leave a treatment center or group home on or prior to the 15th of the month; A prorated amount based on the number of days remaining in the month if they leave a treatment center on or after the 16th of the month (NOTE: Not applicable to a group home); or All of the benefits if the treatment center or group home did not spend any Basic Food benefits on the behalf of the residents who leave.