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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 16

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 7 Chapter 16 Specific SNAP Requirements

16.2.2 RESIDENTS OF DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTERS 16.2.2.A Who Is Eligible? Residents of public or private, non- profit drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation centers and their children who live with them are eligible to participate in SNAP if all other eligibility requirements are met. They are required to use the center as an authorized representative and cardholder, when applying for and using SNAP benefits. The case name and the (Electronic Benefits Transfer) EBT card should be in the client’s name only. Spouses who live with the residents in the center and who are not participants in a treatment program are ineligible to be included in the AG. See Chapter 2.2. Drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation program means any drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation program under Part B of Title XIX of the Public Health Service Act, conducted by a private, non-profit organization or institution or a publicly operated community mental health center. "Under Part B of Title XIX of the Public Health Service Act" is defined as meeting the criteria which would make it eligible to receive such funds, even if it does not receive the funding. The client must be a participant in the programs offered at the center to be eligible. Residence in one of the centers is presumed to mean participation, unless the Worker has reason to believe otherwise. These programs need to be authorized by FNS to accept SNAP benefits as a retailer or operate under Part B of Title XIX of the Public Health Service Act, even though Title XIX funds may not be received by the program in order for the residents to qualify for SNAP benefits. 16.2.2.B Responsibilities of the Center NOTE: For special considerations involving alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation programs located on Indian reservations, contact the DFA Policy Unit.