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TABLE
OF CONTENTS

What is SNAP? 4
How does SNAP work? 5
Eligible Foods Covered by SNAP  6
Non-Eligible Items Not Covered by SNAP  9

Contact Information by Location 11

Eligibility Requirements for SNAP 18

State Residency 18
Income Requirements 19
What is the federal poverty level (FPL)? 20
Income Eligibility for the 48 Contiguous U.S. States, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands 21
Income Eligibility for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands 22
Income Eligibility for Native Americans 24
Resource Restrictions 24
Resource Restrictions for the 50 U.S. States, Guam, American Samoa
and the U.S. Virgin Islands 25
Resource Restrictions for Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands 26
Resource Restrictions on Vehicles 26
Resource Exemptions for Vehicles 32
SNAP Income Deductions 32
Work Requirements 34
Student SNAP Eligibility 35
SNAP for the Homeless 36
SNAP for Immigrants 36
Reporting Household Changes 37

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How to Apply for Food Stamps by Location 38

Required Documents 69

Expedited SNAP Benefits 72

SNAP for Native Americans 73
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) 74

Food Stamps Interview 77

What to Bring to Your SNAP Interview 79

Food Stamp Application Results 80
How much can I receive in SNAP benefits? 81
How long will you receive SNAP benefits for? 86
Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards 87
Common Locations Where EBT Cards Are Accepted 88
How to Report a Lost EBT card 91
How to Order a Replacement EBT card 91

Food Stamps Benefit Replacement 92

How to Apply for Replacement Benefits by Location 93

How to Appeal a Food Stamps Denial 106

SNAP Appeals Process by State, Territory or Tribe 107

How to Renew Your SNAP Benefits 129

Recertification Process by Location 130

SNAP Fraud Consequences and How to Report Fraud 145

Sources 147

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What is
SNAP?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, is a federal program that
provides nutrition benefits to millions of low-income individuals and families. The nutrition benefits are issued to
beneficiaries once per month on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used like a debit card at
participating groceries to buy approved food items.

SNAP has assisted citizens and permanent residents of the United States for more than 75 years under the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The program provides nutrition
assistance, job assistance and education services that teach individuals and families how to eat healthy.

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How does The only way to purchase food with Food Stamps
is with an electronic debit card, referred to as an
SNAP work? Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Paper
coupons are no longer valid or issued. Your EBT card
will be loaded with funds, which you use to purchase
SNAP is regulated on a state level, run by different food at groceries and retailers that accept EBT
departments in each state’s government. For a payments.
household to get SNAP benefits, a representative
from that household needs to undergo an extensive Beneficiaries can shop for food in grocery stores,
application process, which includes submitting in- convenience stores, farmers’ markets and co-ops.
depth information about both the personal and These retailers will commonly place an “EBT” logo on
financial histories of the applicant and his or her display letting you know that SNAP benefits can be
household. utilized.

The first step in the SNAP application process is Although SNAP is regulated at the state level, your EBT
determining if your household qualifies to receive card will be valid for use in other states at qualified
government food stamp benefits. You can learn about grocers. For example, you can use your Florida EBT
your potential qualifications by using a pre-screening card in a New York supermarket.
tool online, if your state offers one. Otherwise, you
can simply apply for benefits. The name of the Food Stamps program and the
benefit card you receive, along with the process to
In some states, SNAP applications are looped in collect benefits, vary depending on the state you live
with additional government benefits programs (like in. Please refer to “Contact Information by Location”
Medicaid), so that all of your household data can be on page 11 for information on your local program’s
analyzed and assessed simultaneously. However, name and how to get in touch with local offices.
state benefit programs are still handled as different
entities and your food stamps eligibility will remain
separate from additional support benefits your
household may be eligible to get.

If you apply and your household is approved by your

state’s department, you will get a monthly food stamp
allotment. The amount of SNAP benefits you get is
based on three major household factors: income,
expenses and size.

These funds are not considered taxable income by

the Internal Revenue Service.

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Eligible Foods Covered
by SNAP
Most food items intended for human consumption are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. In addition, items
that may not be labelled as food, such as water, or bags of ice, are eligible foods.

Staple foods are the basic foods that make up a significant portion of a person’s diet and are usually prepared at
home and eaten as a meal. Staple foods can be purchased with SNAP benefits. Staple foods are divided into four
main categories:

01 Fruits and Vegetables

Staple foods that are fruits and vegetables also include other fruit and vegetable varieties. In the
vegetables or fruits staple food category, “variety” is generally defined by product kind or main
ingredient. For example, you can buy applesauce or apple juice because they are considered apples.
For multiple-ingredient food products, the first ingredient determines variety. For example, a can of
ravioli with tomato sauce listed as the first ingredient would constitute a variety in the vegetables or
fruits staple food category (i.e., tomato).

*You can buy any fruit or vegetable staple food variety fresh, canned, frozen, or dried.

02 Meat, Poultry and Fish

In the meat, poultry, or fish staple food category, “variety” is generally defined by
product kind or main ingredient. This means that chicken, pork, and beef each represent a variety.
However, beefsteak and ground beef are not each considered specific varieties, as they are both
considered beef. For multiple-ingredient food products, the first ingredient determines variety. For
example, a can of beef stew with beef listed as the first ingredient would constitute a variety in the
meat, poultry, or fish staple food category (i.e., beef).

*You generally cannot purchase live animals with your SNAP benefits. However, there are a few
exceptions as long as they are planned for consumption. Learn more about these exceptions on page
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 03 Dairy Products
In the dairy products staple food category, “variety” is defined by product kind or main ingredient. This
means that yogurt, cheese, and milk each represent varieties. This also means that Swiss cheese
and cheddar cheese are not each considered specific varieties, as they are both considered cheese.
Plant-based dairy products are also considered a variety in the dairy products staple food category.
For multiple-ingredient food products, the first ingredient determines the variety. For example, a jar
of Alfredo sauce with milk listed as the first ingredient would constitute a variety in the dairy products
staple food category (i.e., milk). Plant-based dairy products, butter substitutes, and infant formula are
an exception to this, because they are considered staple food varieties in the dairy products category
even though the first listed ingredient of those products is not always dairy-based.

*You can buy any dairy or plant-based dairy staple food variety fresh, powdered, canned, and dried.

04 Breads, Cereals, Pastas and Rice

In the bread or cereals staple food category, “variety” is defined by product kind or main ingredient.
This means that buns/rolls, bread, and pitas each represent specific varieties. This also means
that hotdog buns and hamburger buns are not each considered specific varieties, as they are both
considered buns/rolls. For multiple-ingredient food products, the first ingredient determines variety.
For example, a frozen chicken pot pie with wheat flour listed as the first ingredient would constitute a
variety in the bread or cereals staple food category (i.e., wheat).

*You can buy any bread, cereal, pasta, or rice staple food variety that is fresh,
frozen, dried, or packaged.

Accessory Foods are considered to be food items consumed as snacks or desserts, as well as food items that
complement or supplement meals, such as most beverages and spices. In addition to Staple Foods, Accessory
Foods are also eligible to purchase with SNAP benefits.

*Package size has no bearing on whether a food is an accessory food. Therefore, staple foods packaged in single-
serving or snack-sized packages are still considered staple foods.

*Any food product explicitly identified as a staple food, such as a fresh apple or banana, is not considered an
accessory food even if it is sometimes consumed as a snack.

See below examples of snacks, desserts, and meal supplements.

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Examples of Snacks • Candy

• Wheat, potato, tortilla, pita, vegetable and corn • Fudge

chips, crisps, straws and sticks • Brittle
• Onion ring snacks • Marzipan
• Snack mixes • Ice milk
• Corn nuts • Custard
• Popcorn • Frozen yogurt
• Cheese curls or puffs • Sorbet
• Pretzels • Gelato
• Crackers • Italian ices
• Pork rinds • Ice cream
• Whipped cream
Examples of Dessert
• Sherbet
• Brownies • Frozen carbonated beverages
• Cupcakes • Granita
• Pastries • Ice pops
• Churros • Snow cones
• Scones
• Gelatin desserts Meal Supplement Examples
• Doughnuts • Spices and seasonings
• Snack cakes • Baking powder and baking soda
• Muffins • Natural or artificial sweeteners
• Pies • Carbonated and non carbonated drinks
• Cakes • Food additives
• Sweet rolls • Edible non-caloric or non-digestible food
• Mints products

• Chocolate • Solid or liquid oils and fats

• Pudding • Condiments

• Marshmallows • Flavor extracts

• Gum • Cooking wine

• Toffee • Gravy and bouillon

• Nougat • Other foods with these ingredients

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Gift baskets, seasonal items, and special occasion
items such as wedding cakes, Christmas stockings,
Non-Eligible Items Not Covered
and Easter baskets can have both food and non-food by SNAP
items. They are only eligible to purchase with SNAP
benefits if the value of the food items clearly amounts Prepared foods refer to hot or cold foods that
to more than 50 percent of the purchase price. are purchased in a store or restaurant that are
not intended for home preparation and/or home
*Gift packages with items containing non-cooking consumption. They are presumed to be for immediate
alcohol, tobacco, or pet food and/or pet toys are not consumption, so they are non-eligible and are not
eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. covered by SNAP.

Non-food items you can purchase with SNAP

benefits are: • Hot prepared foods include any food product
that is hot at the point of sale. For example:

• Seeds and plants: Seeds or plants that are • Hot coffee or tea
edible or used to produce edible roots, bushes, • Hot soup
bulbs or spices can be purchased with SNAP
• Hot pizza
benefits.
• Hunting and Fishing Equipment: In Alaska,
households that depend significantly on hunting • Cold prepared foods include any food made or
and fishing for food, and that are determined to prepared by the retailer/restaurant that requires
have limited access to food retail stores, can no additional preparation. For example:
buy fishing nets, hooks, lines, harpoons, rods, • Fresh salads or salad bars
and knives with SNAP benefits. They will be
• Sandwiches
issued an ID card to use for these purchases.
Other equipment will not be covered. • Fruit cups

• Military Commissary Surcharges: Any such • Meat and/or cheese platters

surcharges at a military commissary grocery • Meat sold without sealed packaging (distinct
can be paid for with SNAP benefits so that from uncooked meat)
recipients receive goods and services at cost.
• Soft serve or scooped ice cream (distinct
• Container Deposits: Any monetary deposits
from sealed container of ice cream)
mandated by state law for foods or beverages
sold in containers can be paid for with SNAP
Heated foods refer to foods that are cooked or heated
benefits. Retailer or manufacturer-based
container deposits will not be covered. by the retailer or restaurant before or after purchase.
Prepared foods and heated foods are not eligible and
• Sales Tax: If the sales tax is included in the price
are not covered by SNAP.
of a SNAP-eligible item and is not shown or
charged separately, it can be paid for with SNAP
benefits. Live animals are generally ineligible for purchase

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with SNAP benefits because they may be used as • Equipment for food preservation
livestock or pets. SNAP benefits may not be used to • Gasoline
pay any costs or fees for slaughtering live animals, or
• Clothing
any separate charge for processing meat, poultry, or
seafood. • Hardware
• Items not intended for human consumption
The SNAP eligible exceptions to purchase live • Fees established by private retailers or stores,
animals are: such as: food delivery fees or grocery bag fees

• Shellfish (lobster, crabs, clams, etc.)

• Fish may be purchased live at the point-of-sale,
as long as the fish are removed from water prior
to removal from the premises of the seller
• Other animals (including birds) that are live at
the point-of-sale may be purchased with SNAP
benefits if they are slaughtered prior to removal
from the premises of the seller

Other non-eligible items you cannot purchase with

SNAP benefits are:

• Alcohol and food products containing alcohol,

with the exception of cooking ingredients and
extracts that contain alcohol
• Paper products
• Tobacco and nicotine delivery products
• Medicine
• Dietary supplements
• Soaps and toiletry items
• Cleaning supplies
• Pet food
• Firearms, munitions and explosives
• Gardening supplies
• Cooking utensils

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Contact Information
by Location
Location Program Name in Location Contact Information Office Directory

Alabama Food Assistance Toll-free number: 1-833- https://dhr.alabama.gov/

822-220 county-office-contact/
TTY: 1-833-822-2202 / 711
or 1-800-548-2546

Alaska Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 907-465-3347 http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/

Assistance Program Pages/contacts.aspx
(SNAP)

American Samoa American Samoa Nutrition Hotlines: 684-633-7720 Not available

Assistance Program 684-633-7451
(ASNAP)

Arizona Nutrition Assistance Hotline: 1-800-352-8401 https://des.az.gov/services/

General information: 1-855- basic-needs/family-
432-7587 assistance/contact-family-
TTY: 711 assistance-administration-f

Arkansas Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 1-800-482-8988 / https://humanservices.

Assistance Program 501-682-8269 arkansas.gov/offices
(SNAP) TTY/TDD: 501-682-7958

California CalFresh Hotline: 1-877-847-3663 https://cdss.ca.gov/county-

TYY: 711 offices

Colorado Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-536-5298 https://www.colorado.gov/

Assistance Program TTY: 800 pacific/cdhs/contact-your-
(SNAP) county

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 Location Program Name in Location Contact Information Office Directory

Commonwealth of CNMI Nutrition Assistance Hotlines: 237-2801/237- http://www.dcca.gov.mp/

Northern Mariana Program (NAP) 2802 contact/
Islands Email: support@cnminap.
gov.mp

Connecticut Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-860-424-5030 https://portal.ct.gov/dss/

Assistance Program TTY: 800-842-4524 About-the-Department-of-
(SNAP) Social-Services/Contact

Delaware Food Supplement Program Hotline: 1-800-372-2022 https://www.dhss.

TTY: 711 delaware.gov/dhss/dss/
contact.html

District of Columbia Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 202-673-4464 https://dcgis.maps.arcgis.

Assistance Program TTY: 711 com/apps/SimpleViewer/
(SNAP) index.html?appid=ff-
c9e2992d9f429489b-
84110284f81a8

Florida Food Assistance Program Hotlines: 1-866-762-2237 / https://www.myflfamilies.

(FAP) 850-300-4323 com/service-programs/
TTY: 711/ 1-800-955-8771 access/map.shtml

Georgia Georgia Food Stamp Hotline: 1-877-423-4746 https://dfcs.georgia.gov/

Program TTY: 1-800-255-0135 locations

Guam Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 671-735-7245 http://www.dphss.guam.

Assistance Program gov/content/contact-us
(SNAP)

Hawaii Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 855-643-1643 http://humanservices.

Assistance Program TTY: 711 hawaii.gov/wp-content/
(SNAP) uploads/2013/01/
Addresses-for-Benefits-
Offices-Statewide.pdf

Idaho Idaho Food Stamps Hotline: 1-877-456-1233 https://healthandwelfare.

TTY: 211/ 1-800-926-2588 idaho.gov/ContactUs/
tabid/127/Default.aspx

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 Location Program Name in Location Contact Information Office Directory

Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-843-6154 http://www.dhs.state.il.us/

Assistance Program TTY: 711/ 1-800-447-6404 page.aspx?module=12
(SNAP)

Indiana Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-877-768-5098 https://secure.in.gov/apps/

Assistance Program DFR toll-free phone: 1-800- fssa/providersearch/map
(SNAP) 403-0864
TTY: 711

Iowa Food Assistance Program Hotline: 1-877-347-5678 / https://dhs.iowa.gov/dhs_

(FAP) 1-888-426-6283 office_locator
TTY: 1-800-735-2942

Kansas Food Assistance Program Hotline: 1-785-296-1491 http://www.dcf.ks.gov/

(FAP) services/Pages/
DCFOfficeLocatorMap.aspx

Kentucky Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 800-372-2973 Not available

Assistance Program TTY: 1-785-296-1491
(SNAP)

Louisiana Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-888-524-3578 http://www.dss.state.la.us/

Assistance Program TTY: 1-844-224-6188 directory
(SNAP)

Maine Food Supplement Program Hotline: 877-463-6207 https://www.maine.gov/

(FSP) TTY: 711 dhhs/about/contact/offices

Maryland Food Supplement Program Hotline: 1-800-332-6347 http://dhr.maryland.gov/

(FSP) TTY: 1-800-735-2258 local-offices/

Massachusetts Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-249-2007 https://www.mass.gov/

Assistance Program TTY: 711 / 1-800-720-3480 orgs/department-of-
(SNAP) / 1-866-930-9252 (SPA) transitional-assistance/
locations?_page=1

Michigan Food Assistance Program Hotline: 1-855-275-6424 https://mdhhs.michigan.

(FAP) TTY: 711 gov/CompositeDirPub/
CountyCompositeDirectory.
aspx
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 Location Program Name in Location Contact Information Office Directory

Minnesota Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 800-657-3698 (toll- https://mn.gov/dhs/general-

Assistance Program free) public/about-dhs/contact-
(SNAP) TTY: 1-800-627-3529 us/counties-and-regional-
offices/

Mississippi Food Assistance Program Hotline: 1-800-948-3050 https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/

(FAP) General assistance: 601- contact/
359-4500
TTY: 711 / 1-800-735-2466

Missouri Food Stamp Program (FSP) Hotline: 1-800-392-1261 https://dss.mo.gov/dss_

TTY: 1-800-735-2966 map/

Montana Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-332-2272 / https://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/

Assistance Program 888-706-1535 OfficeofPublicAssistance.
(SNAP) TYY: 406-444-1421 aspx

Nebraska Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-383-4278 http://dhhs.ne.gov/DD%20

Assistance Program TTY: 711 / 1-800-833-7352 Documents/DHHS-
(SNAP) DD%20Main%20Directory.
pdf#search=locations

Nevada Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 1-800-992-0900 / https://dwss.nv.gov/

Assistance Program 775-684-0615 (ext. 40500) Contact/Welfare/
(SNAP) TTY: 1-800-326-6888 /
1-800-992-0900 (voice)

New Hampshire Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-852-3345 https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/

Assistance Program (ext. 9700) contactus/districtoffices.
(SNAP) TTY: 1-800-735-2964 / 711 htm

New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 1-800-792-9773 / https://www.nj.gov/

Assistance Program 1-800-687-9512 humanservices/dfd/
(SNAP) TTY: 1-800-701-0720 programs/njsnap/cbss/
index.html

New Mexico Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 800-432-6217 https://www.

Assistance Program TTY: 1-877-294-4356 / 711 hsd.state.nm.us/
(SNAP) LookingForAssistance/
Field_Offices_1.aspx
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 Location Program Name in Location Contact Information Office Directory

New York Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 1-800-342-3009 / http://otda.ny.gov/

Assistance Program 718-557-1399 (NYC only) workingfamilies/dss.asp
(SNAP) TTY: 711 / 212-504-4115
(NYC only)

North Carolina Food and Nutrition Ser- Hotline: 1-800-662-7030 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

vices TTY: 711 divisions/social-services/
local-dss-directory

North Dakota Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-755-2716 http://www.nd.gov/dhs/

Assistance Program TTY: 1-800-366-6888 locations/countysocialserv/
(SNAP)

Ohio Food Assistance Program Hotline: 1-866-244-0071 http://jfs.ohio.gov/county/

(FAP) TTY: 711 county_directory.pdf

Oklahoma Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-866-411-1877 http://www.okdhs.org/

Assistance Program TTY: 711 countyoffices/Pages/
(SNAP) default.aspx

Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 1-800-723-3638 / https://www.oregon.gov/

Assistance Program 503-945-5600 DHS/Offices/Pages/Self-
(SNAP) TTY: 503-945-5896 Sufficiency.aspx

Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 1-800-692-7462 / https://www.dhs.pa.gov/

Assistance Program 1-800-451-5886 Services/Assistance/
(SNAP) TTY: 1-800-451-5886 Pages/Find%20Facilities.
aspx

Puerto Rico Programa de Asistencia Hotlines: 311 / 787- 289- http://servicios.adsef.

Nutricional (PAN) 7600 pr.gov/contactenos.aspx
TTY: 1-800-877-8339

Rhode Island Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 401-462-5300 / http://www.dhs.ri.gov/

Assistance Program 401-785-3340 DHSOffices/DHS-
(SNAP) TTY: 711 / 1-800-745-6575 14FieldOfficeListingRev%20
(Voice) / 1-800-745-5555 01-20.pdf

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 Location Program Name in Location Contact Information Office Directory

South Carolina Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-616-1309 https://dss.sc.gov/contact/

Assistance Program TTY: 711 / 1-800-735-8583
(SNAP)

South Dakota Supplemental Nutrition As- Hotlines: 1-877-999-5612 / https://dss.sd.gov/findyour-

sistance Program (SNAP) 1-866-854-5465 localoffice/
TTY: 711

Tennessee Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-866-311-4287 https://www.tn.gov/con-

Assistance Program TTY: 711 tent/tn/humanservices/
(SNAP) for-families/supplemen-
tal-nutrition-assistance-pro-
gram-snap/office-loca-
tor-family-assistance.html

Texas Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 211 (toll-free) / https://www.dshs.texas.

Assistance Program 1-877-541-7905 gov/regions/default.shtm
(SNAP) TTY: 711

U.S. Virgin Islands Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 340-774-2399 http://www.dhs.gov.vi/

Assistance Program contact/index.html
(SNAP)

Utah Supplemental Nutrition Hotlines: 1-866-526-3663 / https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/

Assistance Program 1-800-331-4341 officesearch/#/map
(SNAP) TTY: 711 / 1-800-346-4128

Vermont 3SquaresVT Hotline: 1-800-479-6151 https://dcf.vermont.gov/

TTY: 711 / 1-800-253-0191 main-contacts

Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 1-800-552-3431 https://www.dss.virginia.

Assistance Program TTY: 1-800-828-1120 / 711 gov/localagency/index.cgi
(SNAP)

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 Location Program Name in Location Contact Information Office Directory

Washington Basic Food Hotline: 1-877-501-2233 https://www.dshs.wa.gov/

TTY: 711 office-locations?field_geo-
field_distance%5B-
distance%5D=100&-
field_geofield_dis-
tance%5Bunit%5D=3959&-
field_geofield_distance%5B-
origin%5D=&field_office_
type_tid%5B0%5D=9651

West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition As- Hotline: 1-800-642-8589 https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/

sistance Program (SNAP) TTY: 866-430-1274 (TTY) Pages/MapList.aspx
or 800-676-3777 (Voice) /
1-800-676-4290 (SPA)

Wisconsin FoodShare Hotline: 1-800-362-3002 https://www.dhs.wisconsin.

TTY: 711 / 1-800-947-3529 gov/forwardhealth/imagen-
cy/index.htm

Wyoming Supplemental Nutrition Hotline: 307-777-5846 https://dfs.wyo.gov/about/

Assistance Program TTY: 711 / 1-800-452-1408 contact-us/
(SNAP) (TTY/Voice)

* Applicants from federally recognized Native American Tribal Nations should contact the administrative department
in the state where their tribal nation is located. For more information on SNAP for Native Americans and other food
assistance available, please refer to page 73 of the guide.

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Eligibility Requirements
for SNAP
Eligibility requirements were put in place as a way
to regulate both the amount of people accepted into
SNAP each year as well as the amount of benefits
a household can receive. Even though SNAP is
regulated at a state level, eligibility requirements are
reviewed on a national scale.

The main factors in determining your eligibility for

SNAP benefits are:
• income,
• work requirements,
• resource restrictions, and
• state residency.

You must apply in the state where you currently live

to get SNAP benefits.

State Residency
and Citizenship

To receive SNAP benefits, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or have an eligible residency

status
• Be a resident of the state where you plan to
claim benefits

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SNAP benefits do not transfer from one state to • Refugees who have been admitted under
another if you choose to relocate. Instead, you must Section 207 of INA
close your SNAP account in one state, and then re- • Asylees under Section 208 of the INA
apply for SNAP in your new state of residence.
• Individuals receiving blindness or disability
benefits
If you are not a U.S. citizen and would like to apply for
SNAP, you must prove lawful presence in the country, • Individuals whose deportations are being
along with meeting the other eligibility requirements withheld under 243(h) or 241(b)(3) of INA
related to both income and resources. • Amerasian individuals under 584 of the Foreign
Operations, Export Financing and Related
If you are a noncitizen who meets the work, income, Programs Appropriations Act
state residency and resource requirements for SNAP, • Entrants that are Cuban or Haitian as defined in
you can still receive benefits if you are a Lawful 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act
Permanent Resident (LPR) who either has earned 40 of 1980
quarters of work or can be credited with them.
• Veterans who were honorably discharged for
reasons other than alien status, as well as their
Non-citizen adults need to wait up to five years before
spouses and unmarried dependent children
collecting SNAP benefits if they are in any of the
following situations: • Individuals on active duty in the Armed Forces,
as well as their spouses and unmarried
dependent children
• They have been paroled for at least one year by
the Attorney General for urgent humanitarian • Elderly individuals born on or before August 22,
reasons or for the benefit of the public 1931 who were lawfully residing in the U.S. on
August 22, 1996
• They have been granted conditional entry
into the U.S. from a Middle Eastern country
and cannot return due to their race, religion or
political opinion Income
• They have a pending family-sponsor petition Requirements
with the Attorney General

However, if you fall into one of the following groups, Income requirements are determined by SNAP. You
you can collect SNAP benefits without having been a and your household have to meet gross and net
legal permanent resident for five years: income limits to be eligible for SNAP and receive
benefits. You do not need to factor in if you are
• Lawful permanent residents who meet certain receiving additional government assistance benefits
work history requirements when you calculate your monthly income.

• Children younger than 18

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If your household earns a combined income that Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). These
totals more than the defined poverty line, you will not values are then rounded and adjusted to the size of
receive SNAP benefits. the household.

In most cases, you need to meet a monthly gross The FPL is not the same as the poverty threshold.
income requirement and an annual net income The poverty threshold is another measure created by
requirement. the U.S. Census Bureau and defines what poverty is
and the number of Americans that live in poverty. The
• Gross income is the total amount of non- FPL is based on the statistical report of the poverty
excluded income you earn before any deductions threshold.
have been subtracted, while
The table below shows figures that are valid through
• Net income is the total amount you earn minus
September 2020. The annual net income requirement
taxes and any deductions.
is based on 100 percent of the federal poverty line.

Exceptions to this requirement are Puerto Rico and

the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands,
which consider only annual net income and monthly
gross income, respectively. Households with elderly
or disabled members also have different income
requirements. They must only meet the net income
requirement, as opposed to both the net and gross
income requirements. Both are explained below.

What is the federal poverty level

(FPL)?

The federal poverty level (FPL), federal poverty

guideline or the poverty line is an economic measure
that represents annual income and is used by the
U.S. government to determine eligibility for SNAP.

The FPL is a set minimum amount of income a

family needs to afford food, housing, clothing and
other basic necessities. Every year, the Secretary
of the Department of Health and Human Services
updates the guidelines by considering the Consumer

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2020 Annual Federal Poverty Levels

Household size 48 contiguous states + DC Alaska Hawaii

1 $12,760 $15,950 $14,680

2 $17,240 $21,550 $19,830

3 $21,720 $27,150 $24,980

4 $26,200 $32,750 $30,130

5 $30,680 $38,350 $35,280

6 $35,160 $43,950 $40,430

7 $39,640 $49,550 $45,580

8 $44,120 $55,150 $50,730

Each additional member $4,480 $5,600 $5,150

To calculate 100 percent of the FPL, divide your household net annual income by the FPL and multiply it by 100.

Example: if a household of three earns $80,000 as annual net income, first divide 80,000 by the FPL for a family of
three, 21,720. The result is 3.68.
Next, multiply 3.68 by 100, which equals 368%.
This is above the 100% FPL threshold, so the example family will not qualify for SNAP benefits.

Income Eligibility for the 48 Contiguous U.S. States, Guam and the U.S. Virgin
Islands

The table below shows figures that are valid through September 2021. The gross monthly income requirement is
based on 130 percent of the federal poverty line. To calculate 130 percent of the FPL, divide your household gross
monthly income by the FPL for your household size and multiply it by 130.

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Monthly Income Eligibility Standards (48 U.S. states, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands)

Household Size Gross Monthly Income Net Monthly Income

1 $1,383 $1,064

2 $1,868 $1,437

3 $2,353 $1,810

4 $2,839 $2,184

5 $3,324 $2,557

6 $3,809 $2,930

7 $4,295 $3,304

8 $4,780 $3,677

Each additional member +$486 +$374

Income Eligibility for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana
Islands

Alaska Monthly Income Requirements (Effective 10/1/2020)

Household Size Gross Monthly Income Net Monthly Income

1 $1,728 $1,330

2 $2,335 $1,796

3 $2,942 $2,263

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 Household Size Gross Monthly Income Net Monthly Income

4 $3,538 $2,730

5 $4,115 $3,196

6 $4,762 $3,663

7 $5,368 $4,130

8 $5,975 $4,596

Each additional member $607 $467

Hawaii Monthly Income Requirements (Effective 10/1/2020)

Household Size Gross Monthly Income Net Monthly Income

1 $1,591 $1,224

2 $2,149 $1,653

3 $2,707 $2,082

4 $3,265 $2,511

5 $3,822 $2,940

6 $4,380 $3,370

7 $4,938 $3,799

8 $5,496 $4,228

Each additional member $558 $430

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 3 $1,778

Puerto Rico Annual Income Requirements (2019)

4 $2,146

5 $2,515
Household Size Net Annual Income
6 $2,883
1 $2,998
7 $3,251
2 $4,059
8 $3,620
3 $5,120
Additional member $369
4 $6,180

5 $7,241

Income Eligibility for Native Americans

6 $8,302

Applicants from federally recognized Native American

7 $9,363
Tribal Nations will need to meet the requirements
established in the state where their tribe is located.
8 $10,424
For more information on SNAP for Native Americans
and other food assistance available, please refer to
Each additional $1,061
member page 73 of the guide.

Resource
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Restrictions
Monthly Income Requirements (2019)

There are two different types of resources that can

be taken into account:
Household Size Gross Monthly Income
• Liquid resources: These can be readily turned
into cash (bonds, stocks, money in savings
1 $1,041
accounts and credit unions, and uncashed
checks, among others).
2 $1,410

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 • Non-liquid resources: These cannot be turned quickly into cash. A few examples of non-liquid resources are
houses, vehicles and livestock.

Some resources are not counted for this program:

• Your home and lot

• The resources of household members receiving SSI or TANF
• The balance of most retirement or pension plans

Resource Restrictions for the 50 U.S. States, Guam, American Samoa and the
U.S. Virgin Islands

If you apply for SNAP in any of the 50 U.S. states, Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, you are only
permitted to have a total of $2,250 in countable resources or assets or $3,500 in countable resources if there is a
household member who is age 60 or older or disabled living with you. These values are valid through September
2020.

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Resource Restrictions for Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands

Puerto Rico and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are the only exceptions, where residents applying
for food stamps can only have a total of $2,000 in countable resources or $3,000 for households with elderly or
fully disabled members.

Resource Restrictions on Vehicles

States have the right to determine whether to exempt or consider the equity value of the vehicle among a household’s
countable resources. There is a federal SNAP vehicle resource test available for states that wish to follow it. This
test has 3 steps:

01 Determine which vehicles are exempted in your state. Unless expressly indicated by your state,
vehicles are considered exempt when:

• They are used to produce income (taxi cabs, for example)

• They produce annual income consistent with their fair market value
• They are used for long-distance travel for work (for salespeople, for example)
• They are used to transport physically disabled household members
• They are used as the home of the household
• They are used to carry fuel for heat or water for the household
• Their value provides a return of $1,500 or less

02 Evaluate the fair market value of any vehicle that is not exempted in step 1. The used car “Blue Book”
(https://www.kbb.com/) is commonly used as reference. If the amount is more than $4,650, the amount
will be considered among the household’s resources. Each vehicle must be considered separately.

03 The equity test is the final step. To estimate the worth of non-liquid resources, you need to determine
the equity value. Calculate the equity value by subtracting any debt the household has on the property
from its fair market value (i.e. the amount of money you can get by selling that property today). If the
equity value is below $1,500, then the resource will be excluded.

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To know whether your household’s vehicle(s) will be considered as a countable resource, review the following table:

State/District/Territory Are vehicles countable resources? Notes

Alabama NO

Alaska YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

American Samoa Information is not available. Please contact your local DHHS office.
Refer to page 11 for contact information.

Arizona NO

Arkansas YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

California NO

Commonwealth of Information is not available. Please contact your local Nutrition

Northern Mariana Assistance Program (NAP) office. Refer to
Islands page 12 for more information.

Colorado NO

Connecticut NO

Delaware YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

District of Columbia NO

Florida NO

Georgia NO

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State/District/Territory Are vehicles countable resources? Notes

Guam Information is not available. Please contact your local Department of

Human Services. Refer to page 12 for more
information.

Hawaii YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test. Exemptions will also include
vehicles that are not in use for a certain
time because of unemployment or
sickness.

Idaho NO The only vehicles that will be counted are

recreational (RVs, campers, motorhomes,
etc.) and these will be considered
according to the federal resource equity
test.

Illinois NO

Indiana NO The only vehicles that will be counted are

recreational (RVs, campers, motorhomes, etc.).

Iowa YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

Kansas YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

Kentucky NO

Louisiana NO The only vehicles that will be counted are

recreational (RVs, campers, motorhomes,
etc.) and they will be considered according
to the federal resource equity test.

Maine NO

Maryland NO

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State/District/Territory Are vehicles countable resources? Notes

Massachusetts NO

Michigan NO

Minnesota YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

Mississippi NO The only vehicles that will be counted are

recreational (RVs, campers, motorhomes,
etc.) and they will be considered according
to the federal resource equity test.

Missouri NO

Montana NO

Nebraska YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test. However, in addition to the
exempted vehicles in the federal test, any
licensed or unlicensed vehicle with a fair
market value of $12,000 or less will be
exempted. Only one vehicle per household
will be exempted under this rule.

Nevada YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

New Hampshire YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test. Unusable vehicles will also be
exempted (those which are used to supply
parts or too broken to use or sell).

New Jersey NO The only vehicles that will be counted are

recreational (RVs, campers, motorhomes,
etc.) and they will be considered according
to the federal resource equity test.

New Mexico NO

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State/District/Territory Are vehicles countable resources? Notes

New York YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

North Carolina NO

North Dakota YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

Ohio NO The only vehicles that will be counted are

recreational (RVs, campers, motorhomes,
etc.) and they will be considered according
to the federal resource equity test.

Oklahoma NO The only vehicles that will be counted are

recreational (RVs, campers, motorhomes,
etc.) and they will be considered according
to the federal resource equity test.

Oregon YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test. However, in addition to the
exempted vehicles in the federal test,
licensed or unlicensed vehicles with a
fair market value of $10,000 or less will
be exempted. Once the total FMV of all
vehicles is added, then the $10,000 will be
subtracted. The remaining amount will be
counted as a resource.

Pennsylvania YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

Puerto Rico YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test. However, in addition to the
exempted vehicles in the federal test,
licensed or unlicensed vehicles with a
fair market value of $6,000 or less will be
exempted. Once the total fair market value
of all vehicles is added, then the $6,000 will
be subtracted. The remaining amount will
be counted as a resource.

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State/District/Territory Are vehicles countable resources? Notes

Rhode Island YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

South Carolina YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

South Dakota YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

Tennessee NO

Texas YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test. However, in addition to the
exempted vehicles in the federal test, a
fair market value of $15,000 or less will
be exempted. Only the vehicle with the
highest value will be exempted under this
rule.

Utah NO

U.S. Virgin Islands Information is not available. Please contact your local Department
of Human Services. Refer to “Contact
Information by Location” on page 16 for
more information.

Vermont YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

Virginia NO

Washington YES The state follows the federal resource

equity test.

West Virginia NO

Wisconsin NO

Wyoming NO

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Resource Exemptions for Vehicles

If your household has any vehicles that are used to attend an interview for work, go to work, go to job training or
drive to school, those will not be subject to an equity test.

If you own a vehicle with both a fair market value that exceeds $4,650 and an equity value, the highest amount of
the two will be counted as a countable resource.

If you have an unlicensed vehicle, the equity value will be counted regardless of the fair market value.

SNAP
Income Deductions
Once your household income is added together, certain deductions will be subtracted from the total gross income
amount. There is a standard deduction in each state, but the amount varies.

The standard deduction varies according to the size of the household:

Standard Deduction Amount (2020)

Area Household Size (by Number of Members)

1-2 3 4 5 6+

48 states + DC $167 $167 $181 $212 $243

Alaska $286 $286 $286 $286 $304

Hawaii $236 $236 $236 $244 $280

Guam $336 $336 $363 $425 $487

U.S. Virgin $147 $150 $181 $212 $243

Islands

*Information for American Samoa, the Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Puerto Rico was not available online. Please
contact their main offices for more information.

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In addition to a standard deduction, the following deductions are allowed for all households:
• 20 percent of your earned income
• The cost of dependent child care you need while working, looking for a job or getting training or education to
do a job
• Child support payments that you legally owe
• Shelter expenses that cost more than half of your income (limits apply unless there is an elderly or disabled
household member)
• Medical expenses that exceed $35 per month for elderly or disabled household members

Below find the maximum amounts of shelter and homeless shelter deductions by region:

Regions Max. shelter deductions Max. homeless shelter deductions

48 contiguous states + DC $586 $156.74

Alaska $936 $156.74

Hawaii $790 $156.74

Guam $688 $156.74

U.S. Virgin Islands $462 $156.74

Deductions for American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico are not
available. Please contact your local office to learn more (find contact information on page 11).

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Work Able bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD)
will need to meet both the work requirements above
Requirements and a specific set of requirements set exclusively for
this group.

If you are between 18 and 59 years old, you need to

meet work requirements to qualify for SNAP benefits.
The requirement is that you must “register for work.” Able Bodied Adults
Registering for work means that you must meet one Without Dependents (ABAWD)
of the following requirements:
Work Requirements
• You will not quit a job where you currently work
at least 30 hours per week. You are considered an ABAWD if you:
• You will not reduce your hours to less than 30
hours per week. • Are between 18 and 49 years of age
• You will take a job if one is offered to you. • Do not have a disability
• Do not have children
However, those who meet one or more of these
conditions will be exempt from the work requirements
As an ABAWD, you must do one of the following:
listed above:

• Work for 80 hours per month

• Already work at least 30 hours per week
• Participate in a work program for 80 hours per
• Meet the work requirements for another
month
maintenance of effort (MOE) program
(Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, • Work and participate in a work program for a
Supplemental Security Income, or total of 80 hours per month
Unemployment Insurance) • Participate in a workfare program for a specific
• Are the caregiver for a child younger than 6 years number of hours, which will depend on your
of age or for a person who is incapacitated SNAP allotment.
* Find contact information for your state
• Are physically or mentally unfit for work
or territory in the section called “Contact
• Regularly take part in a drug or alcohol treatment Information by Location” on page 11 to get in
program touch with a local office for more Information
• Are a student enrolled in college or a training about workfare programs.
program at least part-time

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ABAWD applicants must register for work through meet your state’s eligibility requirements and receive
their state’s online portal and cannot quit their job or approval from your state office.
cut back their hours under 30 hours per week. Also,
they must take part in the SNAP Employment and
Training or workforce program if they are assigned to
Student SNAP
do so by their state.
Eligibility
If you do not meet the above requirements, you will
not receive SNAP benefits for 1 month after a first
Able-bodied students between 18 and 49 years old
offense, for 3 months after a second offense, and for
qualify for SNAP benefits if they meet all income
6 months after a third offense.
requirements, and meet at least one of the following
requirements:
ABAWD rules do not apply if you are:

• Receive public assistance benefits under a Title

• pregnant
IV-A program
• raising a dependent child (under 18 years of
• Take part in a state or federally financed work
age) in your household
study program
• excused from the general work requirements
• Work at least 20 hours per week
described above, unless told otherwise by your
state office • Be a single parent enrolled full-time and taking
care of a dependent household member younger
If you are an ABAWD and do not meet these ABAWD- than 12 years of age
specific requirements, you can only receive benefits • Take care of a dependent household member
for three months in a three-year period. This exception under the age of 6
is known as ABAWD time limit. • Take care of a dependent household member
age 6 through 11 and do not have adequate
ABAWD time limits can be waived temporarily if: child care to work 20 hours per week or take
part in a state or federally financed work study
• the state requests the Food Nutrition Service program
(FNS) to extend the time period because of a • Are attending college or certain other schools
lack of jobs in the area as part of certain job or employment training
• because the national unemployment rate is over programs under either:
10 percent • The Workforce Investment Act
• Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974
Federal law requires that ABAWD only receive SNAP
benefits for a period of 3 months. To receive benefits • The Food Stamp Act
again after receiving them for 3 months, you must • State or local guidelines

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If you are studying part-time (taking two courses or valid as proof of identity:
6-11 credits) or full-time (12 credits or more) and do
not meet any of the requirements above, you will not • Birth certificate
be considered eligible.
• Social Security card
• Voter registration card

SNAP for the Homeless or • Your work or school badge

People Living in a Shelter If you do not have access to kitchen appliances to

cook meals, use your SNAP benefits to purchase
grocery store products that are ready to eat and
SNAP benefits are available to the homeless in the do not need to be prepared. You can also use your
U.S. Homeless applicants who meet their state’s
SNAP benefits to buy food that can be prepared at
eligibility requirements can apply via the same
your local shelter. Some soup kitchens and homeless
methods as other applicants in the state where they
shelters accept SNAP benefits as well.
reside.

A permanent address is not required to apply for Check with your SNAP worker about work
SNAP. Homeless applicants can get benefits whether requirements for your specific situation. The program
or not they are staying in a shelter or living with family can also help you get a job or access to training
or friends on a temporary basis. programs.

You can use any of the following to receive your EBT

card for benefits:
SNAP
• The address of an authorized representative for Immigrants
• A shelter where you live
• The local SNAP office Non-U.S. citizens can apply for SNAP, but it can affect
their ability to receive a green card under the public
Talk to your eligibility worker to find out what will charge rules.
work best for you. You can find contact information
for your state on page 11 of this guide.
Benefitting from any welfare program like SNAP can
make the Department of Homeland Security label
If you are under 18 and do not live with your parents,
you a public charge and this counts against you in
you can apply for SNAP on your own.
your green card application. The only non-citizens
Your identity will need to be confirmed by the exempted from this rule are:
eligibility worker, either by calling your SNAP office or
the shelter you live in. The following documents are • People who already have a green card

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 • U.S. service members about changes in rent or utility costs.
• Refugees • Family size. Report if the number of people
• Asylees living in your household changes. Changes
can happen when someone moves into or
• Afghans and Iraqis with special immigrant visas
out of your home, when a child is born, when
• Certain nonimmigrant trafficking victims someone dies or when someone gets married/
• People applying for a green card under the divorced.
Violence Against Women Act
If you fail to report changes and continue to receive
*Note: Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for SNAP benefits that you are technically ineligible for,
SNAP benefits. you will be required to pay them back.

The federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

recommends writing down the changes and mailing
Reporting them to your local SNAP office. A second option is to
Household Changes call your local office by phone to report changes. Go
to page 11 to find your local office contact information.

Your eligibility for food stamps can change if certain

factors about your household change. Certain
households will be required to report changes once
per month, while others will only be required to report
quarterly or twice a year. Others still only need to
report changes when they occur. Your SNAP office
will notify you of the guideline you must follow.

State SNAP offices require that you report changes

to your:

• Income or assets (earned and unearned).

Report if a household member starts or leaves
a job, or gets or loses access to funds. Refer
to the sections called “Income Requirements”
on page 19 and “Resource Requirements” on
page 24 for more information on eligibility
guidelines.
• Address. In addition to reporting the new
address, you will have to notify the program

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How to Apply for Food Stamps
by Location

The SNAP program recommends that you apply for SNAP as soon as you need assistance. There is no waiting
period to receive food stamps, but it will take time for your application to be processed.

SNAP application methods vary by state: you can apply online, by mail, and in person. Find the application methods
available for your state, territory, or tribe below.

Or, find your local office information in the section called “Contact Information by Location” on page 11 of this guide.

Note: If after clicking on a URL you are not taken to the correct page, please copy and paste the URL into your
browser for best results.

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Alabama

To apply for food stamps in Alabama, either register on the site and apply online or download and print your
application for submission by fax, by mail or in person to a state agency.

Apply online: https://mydhr.alabama.gov/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://mydhr.alabama.gov/content/forms/application-english.pdf

Spanish https://mydhr.alabama.gov/content/forms/application-spanish.pdf

Alaska

You cannot apply for SNAP online in Alaska. You need to download the application, fill it out, sign it and submit it
by mail or fax. Find the submission information at the end of the application form.

Get printable application form: http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/e-forms/pdf/GEN%2050C%20(06-3860)%20rev%2012.19.

pdf

American Samoa

Information about the application process for ASNAP is not available. Please contact your local benefits office to
learn more. Find out how to contact your local office in the section called “Contact Information by Location” on
page 11 of this guide.

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Arizona

To get Nutrition Assistance in Arizona, apply online and submit both the application and documentation through
the state portal. Or, request a paper application by phone or download your application online, print it, fill it out and
sign it. Then send it either by fax or mail, or submit it in person.

Apply online: https://www.healthearizonaplus.gov/Login/Default

Get printable application form: http://arizonaselfhelp.org/static/applications/FA-001-English.585efd4b51e7.pdf

Arkansas

Apply online through the state portal or download your application, fill it out, sign it and send it by mail.

Apply online: https://access.arkansas.gov/Welcome.aspx

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/dco/Application_for_SNAP_and_
TEA_%28DCO-0215%29.pdf

Spanish https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/dco/Application_for_SNAP_and_
TEA_%28DCO-0215%29_Spanish.pdf

California

To apply for CalFresh, California residents can either apply online through the state portal and upload their
documents, call the CalFresh line or download and fill out the application and submit it in person at their nearest
county office.

Apply online: https://www.getcalfresh.org/

Apply by phone: 1-877-847-3663

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dpss/1060247_CF2856_19.pdf

Spanish https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/spanish/CF285SP.pdf

Hmong https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Hmong/CF285_HM.pdf

Japanese https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Japanese/CF285_Japanese.pdf

Lao https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/LAO/CF285_LAO.pdf

Mien https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Mien/CF285_Mien.pdf

Portuguese https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Portuguese/CF285_Portuguese.pdf

Punjabi https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Punjabi/CF285_Punjabi.pdf

Russian htts://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/russian/CF285_Russian.pdf

Tagalog https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Tagalog/CF285_TAGALOG.pdf

Ukrainian https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Ukrainian/CF285_Ukrainian.pdf

Vietnamese https://www.cdss.ca.gov/foodstamps/entres/forms/Vietnamese/CF285_VN.pdf

Colorado

Residents have the option of applying online for SNAP benefits through PEAK or they can print the application
form, fill it out and submit it at the nearest state agency.

Apply online: https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/ABWEL?Language=EN

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9eaXW7_92zSZjA5djJoX1JxSWc/view

Spanish https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BztoLK7fIWYlVFVYeWN4VWwybVFYWmhEOHpyUFBXcU
Eycm1v/view

Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)

To apply for the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) in CMNI, heads of households can print, fill out and sign the
application and submit it in person at the Certification Unit Office or to a NAP officer. Find the contact information
on page 11.

Printable application form:

http://www.dcca.gov.mp/nap-nutrition-assistance-program/ [Scroll down and click on the Nutrition Assistance Program
Application Packet image on the right to download.]

Connecticut

To apply for food assistance in Connecticut, residents can either apply online through the state website or download
and print the application form and send it by mail or submit it in person at the nearest DSS office.

Apply online: https://www.connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DSS/Common-Applications/
Application-for-Benefits-W-1E.pdf

Spanish https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DSS/Common-Applications/
Application-for-Benefits--W-1ES---Spanish.pdf?la=en

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Delaware

You have the option of applying for SNAP benefits online or downloading the application form, filling it out and
turning it in by mail.

Apply online: https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/Common/SystemCompatibility?Origin=ApplyforBenefits

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/files/form100e.pdf

Spanish https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dss/files/form100s.pdf

District of Columbia

If you live in DC and wish to apply for SNAP benefits, either apply online through the DHS portal or download the
application form and either send it by mail or visit the nearest DHS Service Center to submit it in person.

Apply online: https://dcbenefits.dhs.dc.gov/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhs/publication/attachments/Combined_
Application_December-2015_%28English_%202_0.pdf

Spanish https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhs/publication/attachments/Combined_
Application_December_2015-Spanish_0_3.pdf

Amharic https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhs/publication/attachments/Combined_
Application_v42_Amharic_Interactive_2.pdf

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Florida

Residents can apply for the Food Assistance Program online through ACCESS Florida or they can download the
application form, fill it out and submit it by mail, by fax or in person at any of the Department of Children and
Families Economics Self-Sufficiency Services offices.

Apply online: https://dcf-access.dcf.state.fl.us/access/scrflhomepage.do?performAction=changeLocale&lan-

guage=english

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://eds.myflfamilies.com/DCFFormsInternet/Search/OpenDCFForm.
aspx?FormId=645

Spanish https://eds.myflfamilies.com/DCFFormsInternet/Search/OpenDCFForm.
aspx?FormId=647

Kreyòl https://eds.myflfamilies.com/DCFFormsInternet/Search/OpenDCFForm.
aspx?FormId=646

Georgia

You cannot apply for SNAP online in Georgia. You need to print the application form or request a paper application
by phone, and fill it out and submit it via mail, by fax or in person at any local county office.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://dfcs.georgia.gov/media/9576/download

Spanish https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/form/297spanishpdf/download

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Guam

In order to get the application process started, you will need to fill out and sign the Application for Public Benefits
form and either send it by email or submit it in person at your local Bureau of Economic Security (BES) office.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ApplicationforPublicBenefits.pdf

Chamorro http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DPHSS_Application4PublicBene-
fits_CHAMORRO-FINAL.pdf

Chuukese http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PBA-Chuukese-APPROVED-11.25.19.
pdf

Apply by email: send your application form to PublicAssistance@dphss.guam.gov

If you wish to submit your completed application in person, find the contact information on page 12.

Hawaii

Residents need to print the application form, fill it out, sign it and submit it in person. You will need to also bring
the required documentation. The application form also includes the vote registration application form at the end,
which you can choose to complete. Otherwise, simply tick the “NO” box.

Get printable application form: http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BESSD-Application_June-

2015.pdf

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Idaho

Apply online through Idalink, by phone, or in person/by mail by printing the application form and submitting it with
copies of the required documentation.

Apply online: https://idalink.idaho.gov/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/FoodCashAssistance/HW2000_
Application%20For%20Assistance.pdf

Spanish https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/FoodCashAssistance/HW2000S_
Application%20For%20Assistance_SPA.pdf

Apply by phone (toll-free): 1-877-456-1233

Illinois
Locals can apply online through ABE or download the application form and either mail it or submit it in person at
any Family Community Resource Center.

Apply online: https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/IL444-2378B-IES.pdf

Spanish http://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/IL444-2378BS-IES.pdf

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Indiana
Residents can apply online or download and print an application form to submit it at a local SNAP office.

Apply online: https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/#/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=12306

Spanish https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=12460

Iowa
To request SNAP benefits, residents can apply online through OASIS or download an application form and submit
it by fax, by mail or in person at a local Department of Human Services office.

Apply online: https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/oasis/OASIS0100.aspx

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/470-0462.pdf?050520202156

Spanish https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/470-0462S.pdf

Apply by fax: 202-690-7442

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Kansas
Residents can apply for benefits online or they can do so by mail, by fax or in person. To submit their application
offline, they simply need to download and print the application form, fill it out and sign it before sending it.

Apply online: https://cssp.kees.ks.gov/apspssp/sspNonMed.portal;acsspCookie=sITm3uTVlaRPNZWCSQYMQFNQ1YAY-

C1GyS8YA1z3COd4gOnce9AoA!-308826953?_nfpb=true&_st=&_windowLabel=applyForBenefits_1_4&_urlType=action&_
state=maximized&wlpapplyForBenefits_1_4_javax.portlet.action=applyForBenefits

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://content.dcf.ks.gov/ees/KEESM/Forms/ES-3100.pdf

Spanish http://content.dcf.ks.gov/ees/KEESM/Forms/ES-3100SPA.pdf

Kentucky
Apply online for benefits through the Benefind portal, or print a copy of the form and mail it, fax it or submit it to a
local Department for Community Based Services office in person.

Apply online: https://benefind.ky.gov/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAE

Spanish https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAS

Arabic https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAA

Bosnian https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAB

Chinese https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAC

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 French https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAF

Russian https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAR

Somali https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SASO

Vietnamese https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=SAV

Apply by fax: 502-573-2007

Louisiana

To apply for SNAP benefits, locals will need to either submit an online application through the CAFÉ Customer
Portal or print an application form and send it by fax, by mail or submit it in person at any Department of Children
and Family Services office.

Apply online: https://sspweb.ie.dcfs.la.gov/selfservice/selfserviceJSPController?id=0.08774569067928584&tab=1&fromPi-

lot=true

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/searchable/EconomicStability/Applications/
OFS4_4I.pdf

Spanish http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/searchable/EconomicStability/Applications/
OFS%20SP%20Combined.pdf

Vietnamese http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/searchable/EconomicStability/Applications/
OFS%20VN%20Combined.pdf

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Maine

Residents can apply online through the My Maine Connection platform. Otherwise, they can download the
application form and, once it is filled out and signed, submit it in person at their local Department of Health and
Human Services office or send it by mail or fax.

Apply online: https://www1.maine.gov/benefits/account/login.html

Get printable application form: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/public-assistance/pdf/GeneralApp-080117.pdf

Apply by fax: 1-207-778-8429

Maryland
Apply online through the state portal or submit a paper application to the Department of Human Services by mail,
by fax or in person.

Apply online: https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/DHR%20Forms/FIA%20Forms/English/To-Apply-
for-Assistance/2--Fill-Out-App-for-Assistance/9701-DHS-FIA-CARES-Application-for-Assis-
tance%20%20Revised%202.2020%20FINAL.pdf

Apply by fax: 800-332-6347

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts locals can apply online for SNAP benefits or they can print the application form, fill it out and
send it by mail or fax.

Apply online: http://www.mass.gov/vg/selfservice

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.mass.gov/lists/department-of-transitional-assistance-documents-and-
forms#snap-documents-and-forms-

Arabic https://www.mass.gov/doc/arabic-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Chinese https://www.mass.gov/doc/chinese-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

French https://www.mass.gov/doc/french-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Haitian Creole https://www.mass.gov/doc/haitian-creole-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Italian https://www.mass.gov/doc/italian-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Khmer https://www.mass.gov/doc/khmer-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1/download

Korean https://www.mass.gov/doc/korean-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Polish https://www.mass.gov/doc/polish-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Portuguese https://www.mass.gov/doc/portuguese-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Russian https://www.mass.gov/doc/russian-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Spanish https://www.mass.gov/doc/spanish-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

Vietnamese https://www.mass.gov/doc/vietnamese-snap-benefits-application-snapa-1-0/download

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS FOR SENIORS

English https://www.mass.gov/doc/english-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Arabic https://www.mass.gov/doc/arabic-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Chinese https://www.mass.gov/doc/chinese-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

French https://www.mass.gov/doc/french-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Haitian Creole https://www.mass.gov/doc/haitian-creole-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-

seniors-0/download

Italian https://www.mass.gov/doc/italian-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Khmer https://www.mass.gov/doc/khmer-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Korean https://www.mass.gov/doc/korean-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Polish https://www.mass.gov/doc/polish-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Portuguese https://www.mass.gov/doc/portuguese-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Russian https://www.mass.gov/doc/russian-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Spanish https://www.mass.gov/doc/spanish-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Vietnamese https://www.mass.gov/doc/vietnamese-snap-application-for-seniors-snap-app-seniors-0/
download

Apply by fax: 877-382-2363

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Michigan

Residents of this state can apply for food stamps online through the state’s MI Bridges platform or download
and submit their application form by mail, by fax or in person at the nearest Department of Health and Human
Services office.

Apply online: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS-1171_Assistance_Application_
and_Program_Supplements_616030_7.pdf

Arabic https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS-1171-AR_Assistance_Application_
and_Program_Supplements-Arabic_635043_7.pdf

Spanish https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS-1171-SP_Assistance_Application_
and_Program_Supplements-Spanish_635042_7.pdf

Minnesota
Either apply online or by mail/in person by downloading the paper application, filling it out and submitting it to
your local county human services office. Residents of 60 or older have a different application form (DHS-5223F).

Apply online: https://applymn.dhs.mn.gov/online-app-web/spring/public/process-login?execution=e5s1

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-5223-ENG-pform

English for Elderly https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-5223F-ENG

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Mississippi

Residents can either apply online through the Access MI platform or download the paper application form and
turn it in by mail, by fax or in person at any local county office.

Apply online: https://www.access.ms.gov/Application

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/GF-900-Application-for-TANF-
and-SNAP.pdf

Spanish https://msegov.blob.core.windows.net/dommsdh/cwp/updated/SNAP_TANF_Spanish.pdf

Vietnamese https://msegov.blob.core.windows.net/dommsdh/cwp/updated/SNAP_TANF_Vietnamese.
pdf

Missouri
Submit a printed and filled out paper application by mail, by fax or in person at any Family Support Division office,
or complete your application online.

Apply online: https://apps.dss.mo.gov/fmwBenefitCenter/Account/SignInInfo.aspx

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/formsmanual/pdf/fs1.pdf

Spanish https://mydss.mo.gov/media/pdf/food-stamp-application-spanish

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Montana
Apply for food stamps online, or download an application form, fill it out and send it via email.

Apply online: https://apply.mt.gov/access/accessController?id=0.9425123149004698

Get printable application form: https://www.benefitscheckup.org/forms/mt_mdcd_msp_fs_tanf_application.pdf

Apply by email: hhssspapplicationcustomersupport@mt.gov

Nebraska
Apply online through ACCESS Nebraska, or print the application, fill it out, sign it and submit it by mail.

Apply online: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/ACCESSNebraska.aspx

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://public-dhhs.ne.gov/Forms/DisplayPDF.aspx?item=378 [PDF download]

Spanish http://public-dhhs.ne.gov/forms/displaypdf.aspx?item=379 [PDF download]

Nevada
To get food assistance, apply online or submit a paper application by mail.

Apply online: https://dwss.nv.gov/TANF/Access_Nevada/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Features/Forms/2905-
EG_Application%20for%20Assistance.pdf

Spanish https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Features/Forms/2905-
EGS_Application%20for%20Assistance.pdf

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New Hampshire
Complete an online application through the NH Easy platform, or print the application and send it by mail.

Apply online: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/apply-benefits

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://nheasy.nh.gov/forms/E/800.pdf

Spanish https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dfa/documents/bfa-800-sp.pdf

New Jersey
To apply for food stamps, complete the online application or download a copy of the form, fill it out, sign it and
send it by mail.

Apply online: https://oneapp.dhs.state.nj.us/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JEnglish.pdf

Spanish https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JSpanish.pdf

Arabic https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JArabic.pdf

Bengali https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1J%20Bengali.pdf

Chinese/SIM https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JChineseSim.pdf

Dutch https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JDutch.pdf

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

Gujarati https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1J%20Rev%202014_
Gujarati.pdf

Haitian/Creole https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JHaitianCreole.pdf

Hindi https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1J%20Hindi.pdf

Italian https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1J%20Italian.pdf

Korean https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JKorean.pdf

Polish https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JPolish.pdf

Portuguese https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JPortugueseBR.pdf

Punjabi https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JPunjabi.pdf

Russian https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JRussian.pdf

Ukrainian https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JUkrainian.pdf

Urdu https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/docs/wfnj-1j/WFNJ-1JUrdu.pdf

New Mexico
Apply online through the YesNM platform, or fill out a paper application, sign it and submit it by mail or in person
at the nearest field office.

Apply online: https://www.yes.state.nm.us/yesnm/home/index

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Looking%20for%20Assistance_Apply%20
for%20Benefits/Apply%20for%20Benefits/HSD%20100%20revised%202_24_20%202.pdf

Spanish https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Looking%20for%20Assistance_Apply%20
for%20Benefits/Apply%20for%20Benefits/HSDSP%20%20100%20Revised%20
2_24_2020(3).pdf

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New York
Apply for SNAP online, or submit your paper application in person at any SNAP center.

Apply online: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826.pdf

Spanish http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826A-SP.pdf

Arabic http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826-AR.pdf

Chinese http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826-CH.pdf

Haitian/Creole http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826-HA.pdf

Italian http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826A-IT.pdf

Korean http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826A-KO.pdf

Russian http://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826A-RU.pdf

For NYC applicants:

If you live in NYC, apply online through the Access HRA platform and upload your documents through the NYC
HRA Document upload app. Or, submit your form by fax (917-639-1111), by mail or in person at any SNAP center.

Apply online: https://access.nyc.gov/

Get printable application form: https://access-nyc-s3-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/03/SNAP_ApplandRe-
cert_EN.pdf

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North Carolina
Apply for food benefits online, or download the application form and mail it or bring it in person to a Department of
Health and Human Services office.

Apply online: https://epass.nc.gov/CitizenPortal/application.do

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/dss-8207-ia.pdf

North Dakota
Apply online or fill out a paper application and submit it by mail or in person to a local county social services
office.

Apply online: https://apps.nd.gov/dhs/ea/oasys/public/main.htm

Get printable application form: http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/docs/sfn-405-application-for-assistance.pdf

Ohio
Apply online for food assistance using the Ohio Benefits portal, or turn in your application form in person at a
county agency.

Apply online: https://benefits.ohio.gov

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200

Spanish http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-SPA/pdf/

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

Arabic http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-ARA/pdf/

Burmese http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-ARA/pdf/

Chinese http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-ZHO/pdf/

Croatian http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-HRV/pdf/

Hindi http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-HIN/pdf/

Hungarian http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-HUN/pdf/

Korean http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-KOR/pdf/

Polish http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-POL/pdf/

Russian http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-RUS/pdf/

Somali http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-SOM/pdf/

Ukrainian http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-UKR/pdf/

Vietnamese http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS07200-VIE/pdf/

Oklahoma
Apply online through the OKDHSLive platform, or download a form, fill it out and submit it to a local county office.

Apply online: https://www.okdhslive.org/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://www.okdhs.org/okdhs%20form%20library/08MP001E.pdf (requires Adobe to

download)

Spanish https://www.benefitscheckup.org/forms/ok_msp_mdcd_fs_application_spanish.pdf
(requires Adobe to download)

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Oregon
Apply for food stamps online, or print the application form, fill it out and submit it by mail, by fax or in person at
the nearest local self-sufficiency office.

Apply online: https://apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/de0415f.pdf

Spanish https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/ds0415f.pdf

Arabic https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/da0415f.pdf

Burmese https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/du0415f.pdf

Nepali https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/dt0415f.pdf

Russian https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/dr0415f.pdf

Somali https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/di0415f.pdf

Vietnamese https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/dv0415f.pdf

Apply by fax: 503-373-7032

Pennsylvania
Apply online via the Compass platform, or apply in person at the nearest county assistance office after you
download your application form here and fill it out.

Apply online: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Documents/Benefits%20Applications/PA-
600-2-20-Final.pdf

Spanish https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Documents/Services/Assistance/SNAP_Supplemental%20
Nutrition%20Assistance%20Program/spanish%20benefits%20app.pdf

Puerto Rico
To apply for SNAP (or PAN, in Spanish), residents can apply online, by phone or in person at any of the local
agencies.

Apply online: www.adsef.gobierno.pr

Apply by phone: 787-289-7632 / 787-981-8056 (toll-free)

Rhode Island
Apply online or by mail/in person by completing a paper application and submitting it to the nearest local Department
of Human Services office.

Apply online: https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/CreateGenericUserAccount?accountFlow=true

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://www.dhs.ri.gov/assets/documents/DHS-2ApplicationForAssistanceRev09-16.pdf

Spanish http://www.dhs.ri.gov/assets/documents/DHS-2ApplicationForAssistanceSpanishR
ev09-16.pdf

Portuguese http://www.dhs.ri.gov/assets/documents/DHS-2ApplicationForAssistancePortugueseR
ev09-16.pdf

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South Carolina
Apply online through the SCMAPP platform, or print the application form and submit it by mail, by fax, by email or
in person at the nearest Department of Social Services office.

Apply online: https://scmapp.sc.gov/

Email address for applications: SNAPTANFInbox@dss.sc.gov

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://dss.sc.gov/media/1244/3800-2015-04.pdf

Spanish https://dss.sc.gov/media/1724/dss-form-3800-april2018-spa.pdf

Apply by fax: 803-734-2012

South Dakota
Apply online through the SD DSS Online System, or fill out a paper application and submit it to a local Social
Services office in person or by mail.

Apply online: https://apps.sd.gov/SS36SNAP/Web/Portal/SystemCompatibility.aspx

Get printable application form: https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/docs/gen/301application.pdf

If you speak another language and need an interpreter to fill out the form, call 1-877-999-5612 to get assistance.

Tennessee
Apply online through the state portal or print the form and submit it in person at the nearest Department of Human
Services county office.

Apply online: https://faonlineapp.dhs.tn.gov/.

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English https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/hs/hs-0169/hs-0169.docx [Word

document download]

Spanish https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/hs/hs-0169/hs-0169sp.docx [Word

document download]

Arabic https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/hs/hs-0169/hs-0169a%20FA%20
application%20and%20addendum.docx [Word document download]

Somali https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/hs/hs-0169/hs-0169s%20FA%20
application%20and%20addendum.docx [Word document download]

Texas
Apply for SNAP online or by mail when you download and fill out a paper application.

Apply online: https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home#login

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/GeneratePDF/StaticPdfs/en_US/H1010_Nov_2019.pdf

Spanish https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/GeneratePDF/StaticPdfs/es_ES/H1010_Nov_2019.pdf

U.S. Virgin Islands

Apply for SNAP by completing a printable application form, which you can download online, request by phone or
pick up at a local office. Once you fill out the form and sign it, submit it in person, by fax, by email or by mail to one
the addresses listed on the form.

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English http://www.dhs.gov.vi/financial_programs/documents/SNAPCashApplication-ENGLISH_
Updated_001.pdf

Spanish http://www.dhs.gov.vi/financial_programs/documents/SNAPCashApplication-SPANISH_
Updated_001.pdf

Apply by fax: 340-772-9591 (St. Croix) or 340-777-5449 (St. Thomas).

Apply by email: certoffice.stx@dhs.vi (St. Croix office), or certoffice.stt@dhs.vi.gov (St. Thomas -St. John offices)

Utah
Apply for food stamps online, or download a printable application and submit it by mail, by fax or in person at a
local office.

Apply online: https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://jobs.utah.gov/forms/61app.pdf

Spanish https://jobs.utah.gov/forms/61appsp.pdf

Apply by fax: 877-313-4717

Vermont
Apply for 3SquaresVT online, or fill out and submit your application form by mail or in person at the local district
office.

Apply online: https://dcf.vermont.gov/mybenefits

Get printable application form: https://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/ESD/Forms/100-199/120.pdf

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Virginia
Apply for food stamps online, or fill out a form to apply in person at the nearest local agency.

Apply online: https://commonhelp.dss.virginia.gov/CASWeb/faces/loginCAS.xhtml?MODULE_NAME=ALL_PROGRAMS&-

SERVICE_PROVIDER=COMMON_HELP&LANGUAGE=EN

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/bp/gr/forms/032-03-0824-33-eng.pdf

Spanish https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/bp/fs/intro_page/forms/032-03-0824-34-spa.pdf

Washington
Residents can apply online for SNAP benefits or print a copy of the form, fill it out, sign it and either mail it, fax it
or deliver it in person to any local Department of Social and Health Services office.

Apply online: https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/FSA/forms/pdf/14-001.pdf

Spanish https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001sp.pdf

Cambodian https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001ca.pdf

Chinese https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001ch.pdf

Korean https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001ko.pdf

Laotian https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001la.pdf

Russian https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001ru.pdf

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 PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

Somali https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001sm.pdf

Vietnamese https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/pdf/14-001vi.pdf

Apply by fax: 1-888-338-74106

West Virginia
Apply for food assistance online, or print a form and mail it to your local office.

Apply online: https://www.wvpath.org/

Get printable application form: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Documents/DFA_SNAP_1%20%20
07_11_19%20--%20approved.pdf

Wisconsin
To get FoodShare in Wisconsin, apply online or download the application form and submit it by mail, by fax or in
person at a local agency.

Apply online: https://access.wisconsin.gov/

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f1/f16019b.pdf

Spanish https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f1/f16019bs.pdf

Hmong https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f1/f16019bh.pdf

Apply by fax: 888-409-1979 (Milwaukee county) / 855-293-1822 (outside Milwaukee county)

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Wyoming
Apply for SNAP benefits by mail, by fax or in person at a local DFS office. Download the application form, fill it out
and send in whichever way you prefer.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORMS

English https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r9Supds1XkerGakMvZVUjK5hCyhfM-co/view

Spanish https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VsvlJfjAM7EVvyrC6HD8RcetDQTXCYnE/view

Note: Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, one or more of these application methods may be unavailable.
Please check with your local agency if you have any questions.

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Required
Documents

When the time comes to complete your Food Stamps

application, you will be required to provide personal
and financial information and documents, as well as
similar documents and details for those residing in
your household.

You will be asked to provide proof of each household

member’s identity, citizenship/residency, income,
expenses, resources (if required), disability (if
applicable), school attendance (if applicable), medical
expenses (if applicable) and non-custodial parent
information (if applicable).

Proof
of Identity

• Driver’s license or State ID card

• School ID
• Birth certificate
• Medical insurance identification
• Voter’s registration card

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Proof of Citizenship/Permanent • Social Security, SSI or Veterans Benefits
documents
Residency Status • Other retirement and disability benefits
documents
• Alimony documents
• Birth certificate
• Child support documents
• Naturalization certificate
• Unemployment compensation
• Permanent resident card (green card)
• Self-employment income documents
• Employment authorization card
• Letter from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
(USCIS) indicating your status
Proof of Paid or
• U.S. passport
Unpaid Medical Expenses
• Any official USCIS documentation or
correspondence

(Over $35 Per Month If You Are Elderly or Disabled)

Proof of • Copy of each bill and proof of payment (if paid)

Residency • Summary of medical services
• Receipts with reimbursed expenses
• Prescription bottles with cost label or printout
• Utility bills
• Receipts of transportation and lodging expenses
• Library card with address
to obtain medical attention
• Rent or mortgage receipts with address
• Statement of health insurance premiums
• Correspondence sent to your address under
• Invoices or receipts of medical equipment
your name
• Medicare prescription drug card
• Voter’s registration card
• Medical payment agreement

Proof of Earned Proof of

and Unearned Income Other Expenses

• Check stubs • Dependent child care or child support

• Employer statement documents

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 • Rent or mortgage payments
• Property insurance
• Property taxes
• Child care expenses
• Income summary with child support deductions
from wages and salaries
• Home insurance policy
• Utility bill

Proof of
Resources

• Bank statement or books

• Copies of securities, bonds or stocks
• Real estate deed or appraisal

Your state may accept other documents, so check

before applying.

If you cannot provide documents to prove the

above requirements, speak with a SNAP employee
to discuss your options as you await your SNAP
application results. Please refer to the section called
“Contact Information by Location” on page 11 of this
guide for more information.

Your application can take up to 30 days to process.

If you find yourself in a serious situation where

your family and/or you require immediate SNAP
assistance, the administrative department in your
state may issue you expedited SNAP benefits.

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Expedited
SNAP Benefits

Expedited SNAP benefits (or expedited service or emergency SNAP benefits) are SNAP benefits that you get soon
after submitting your application. The SNAP program provides expedited service to households with the most
need.

If you meet the eligibility guidelines for emergency benefits, your SNAP office must provide you with benefits no
more than 7 days after you submit your application.

To be eligible for expedited benefits, you must be eligible for SNAP benefits and meet one of the following criteria:
• Your household’s monthly income is less than $150 and your household has less than $100 in cash and in
the bank.
• Your household’s cash, money in bank accounts and monthly income are less than your household’s monthly
housing expenses (rent or mortgage payments and utilities costs).
• You or a member of your household is a migrant or seasonal farm worker and your household has little or no
income at the time of applying. (Your state will decide what qualifies as “little income”).

You do not need to request expedited SNAP benefits. The SNAP office automatically screens applicants for
expedited benefits eligibility when they apply.

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SNAP for
Native Americans

According to the Code of Federal Regulations, Native Americans can apply to SNAP. However, in order to be eligible
for SNAP, at least one member of the household must be part of a federally recognized tribal nation.

The application process for Native Americans to get SNAP benefits is the same as the process followed by the
states. To apply for SNAP benefits, you must submit your application to the state wherein your tribe is located.

You will need to complete the following steps:

01 Meet the Eligibility Requirements

Although most states and territories have similar requirements, check that you meet the
requirements for your state before applying. Refer to the section called “Eligibility Requirements
for SNAP” on page 18 of this guide to learn more.

02 Submit an Application

Depending on the state your reservation is located in, you can either apply online, call by phone or
download, fill out and submit the application form in person, by mail or by email. Please refer to
the section called “How to Apply for Food Stamps by Location” on page 38 of this guide to learn
more.

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 03 Complete an Interview and Provide Verification

Interviews can be completed over the phone or in person at a local office, depending on the state.
The caseworker will ask that you provide documents that support the information you submitted.
If the caseworker requests more information or documentation after the interview, you will be
given more time to obtain and present the requested documents. Please refer to the section
called “Food Stamps Interview” on page 77 of this guide to learn more.

Once these steps are completed, the state agency will process your application and notify your household within
30 days of when the application was received.

Food Distribution Program

on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Although SNAP is available in all U.S. states and territories, local state offices or SNAP retailers can be located far
away from reservations. These complications may deter households that live on a reservation from applying for
SNAP.

To ensure that reservation residents have access to food, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed the
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, also known as FDPIR, as an alternative to SNAP. Households
that are already receiving Food Stamps cannot receive FDPIR benefits at the same time, and vice-versa.

Rather than benefits on an EBT card, the FDPIR provides eligible households with USDA-approved foods each
month to help families get the nutrients they need to stay healthy. According to the USDA, 276 tribes benefit
monthly from the FDPIR program.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for FDPIR, at least one member of the household must be a part of a federally recognized tribal nation
and reside on a reservation (or in approved areas near a reservation or in Oklahoma).

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They will also need to meet the income requirements set by the federal government. The net monthly income
standards households must meet is the sum of the SNAP net monthly income standard minus the standard
deduction. These are:

Household Size Net Monthly Income Standard (48 Net Monthly Income Standard (Alaska)
contiguous states)

1 $1,231 $1,616

2 $1,604 $2,082

3 $1,977 $2,549

4 $2,365 $3,016

5 $2,769 $3,482

6 $3,173 $3,967

7 $3,547 $4,434

8 $3,920 $4,900

Each ad. member $374 $467

Tribal organizations may also set additional eligibility requirements. To find out which are the additional requirements
you need to meet, if any, contact your local tribal office. Find the contact information for your local tribal FDPIR
representative here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/contacts?f%5B0%5D=program%3A23

How to Apply for FDPIR

To apply for FDPIR you will need to contact your local tribal office. Some tribes allow online applications, while
others provide the application form for you to submit either by email, by mail or by fax. Check with your office to
find out which application methods are available.

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Food Items Available for FDPIR • Pasta
Beneficiaries: • Rice
• Tortilla
• Apple, cranberry apple, cherry apple, orange or • Bison
grape juice
• Catfish
• Applesauce
• Salmon
• Apricots, pears, sliced peaches or mixed fruit
• Cheese
• Blueberries
• Milk
• Cranberries
• Vegetable oil
• Fruit and nut mix
• Buttery spread
• Plums
• Butter
• Raisins
• Soup
• Peas, hominy, potatoes, tomatoes, sliced
carrots, corn or mixed vegetables Food can be fresh, dried, canned, or frozen.
• Canned vegetable soup
• Frozen peas
Certification Period and
• Tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce or tomato soup
Recertification Process
• Beef, beef stew, chicken or tuna
• Frozen fine ground beef, round roast beef, Once your benefits are approved, you will receive
boneless chicken breast or whole chicken, or them every month for no more than a year, after which
boneless pork loin chops you need to complete the recertification process to
• Egg mix continue receiving assistance. However, households
• Peanut butter with disabled or elderly members can get benefits for
up to 24 months before having to recertify.
• Roasted unsalted peanuts
• Black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, refried The recertification process will depend on the
beans, vegetarian beans or great northern beans tribal organization. For more information, contact
• Cereals (corn flakes, squares, oat circles, rice your local tribal office: https://www.fns.usda.gov/
crisps, wheat flakes) contacts?f%5B0%5D=program%3A23

• Cornmeal
• Crackers
• Flour
• Oats

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Food Stamps
Interview

Once your food stamps application is submitted to your designated state department, you must wait to hear from
a SNAP representative.

You will receive a phone call, a mailed letter or a notification on the state website requesting an interview with you,
depending on your state and how you applied. SNAP interviews are conducted by phone or in person, and they are
done for the following reasons:

To Confirm
Application Information

To receive SNAP benefits, all of the information you supplied on your SNAP application must be confirmed by your
state department. Both the information you offered on your Food Stamps application and additional information
obtained by the department through any government databases will be reviewed.

The department can ask you to provide additional documents to support the information you provided. If that is
the case, you will get additional time to present proof that supports your claim.

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To Verify
Refer to the section called “Work Requirements” on
Your Identity page 34 for more information.

A representative from your local SNAP division will

To Review
ask you questions to confirm your identity. You
may be asked to provide supplemental verification Benefits and Reporting
documents if the ones you submitted are not valid
for any reason. Your interview will not only determine the amount
of benefits you will receive, it will also give you the
The ID confirmation process is also in place in order chance to learn the terms of your benefits. You will
to rule out any cases of benefits fraud. be asked to report to your state department regularly,
so any changes in your income or household can be
documented and reviewed in regard to your SNAP
To Determine If You Can benefits.
Receive Expedited SNAP
To Review
In some cases, SNAP applicants require expedited
help. Your interview can help determine if you need Your Rights
emergency SNAP, or if you will receive regularly
distributed SNAP benefits through a scheduled EBT The SNAP representative that contacts you regarding
card. your application will also explain your rights as a
participant in the program. Your rights are as follows:

To Review the • You have the right to an application when you

ask for it
Work Requirements • You have the right to turn in your application the
same day you get it
To receive SNAP benefits you must be employed or
• You have the right to get SNAP benefits within
actively seeking work, unless you meet a qualifying
30 days of when you apply, or to be notified
exception. A government representative will review
about your ineligibility within that time frame
your employment status or lack thereof and determine
the limits of your SNAP assistance. • You have the right to get expedited SNAP
benefits if you have little or no money
The size of your household (whether or not you • You have the right to a fair hearing if you disagree
have children or additional members residing in
with any decision related to your application
your household) will also come into effect when
determining how much work you must do and how
much you will receive in benefits.

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To Offer
Support
Your SNAP interview is also beneficial for obtaining
any additional help or information you need. Ask any
questions you may have about the program or how
it works.

If you do not hear from a SNAP representative to

schedule your interview within a few days after
submitting your application, notify your local office.

The sooner your interview process is complete, the

quicker your SNAP application can get processed and
you can begin collecting your Food Stamp benefits if
you qualify.

If you do not own a phone, request a SNAP interview

at your local office.

What to Bring to
Your SNAP Interview
• Proof of identity (for all household members
listed on your application)
• Proof of legal presence, if necessary (for non-
citizens)
• Proof of employment or job search support
documents
• Household income statements
• Questions about your SNAP application and/or
benefits

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Food Stamp
Application Results

After your SNAP application has been submitted and you have completed the interview, your individual SNAP case
status will be determined.

If you are approved to receive regular SNAP benefits, it can take up to an additional 30 days (after the 30-day
application processing) to begin receiving your food assistance. Once you are accepted, you will set up your
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Refer to the section called “Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards” on page 87
for more information on how to set up and use an EBT card.

If your application was denied, please refer to the section called “How to Appeal a Food Stamps Denial” on page 106
of this guide to learn about the steps you can take to file a SNAP appeal.

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How much can I receive 6 $969
in SNAP benefits?
7 $1,071

To determine the amount of money you will receive

8 $1,224
(your allotment) you need to:

For every additional + $153

01 Multiply your net monthly household
income by 0.3.
member

• The reason why you multiply your

income by 30% is because SNAP
households are expected to spend
30% of their income on food.

02 Subtract that amount from the

maximum monthly allotment for your
household size in the chart below.
The amount left is how much you will
receive.

Find out the maximum monthly allotments by

household size for the 48 contiguous U.S. states and
the District of Columbia below. The figures are valid
through September 2021.

Household Size Max. Monthly Allotment

1 $204

2 $374

3 $535

4 $680

5 $807

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The allotment amounts for Alaska, the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin
Islands are different. You can find them below:

Alaska Maximum Monthly SNAP Allotments

Household Size Urban Rural 1 Rural 2

1 $251 $320 $390

2 $460 $587 $715

3 $659 $841 $1,024

4 $837 $1,068 $1,300

5 $995 $1,268 $1,534

6 $1,194 $1,522 $1,853

7 $1,319 $1,682 $2,048

8 $1,508 $1,923 $2,340

Additional member + $189 + $240 + $293

Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Maximum Monthly SNAP

Allotments (2019)

Household Size Saipan Tinian Rota & Northern Islands

1 $283 $299 $344

2 $519 $546 $629

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 Household Size Saipan Tinian Rota & Northern Islands

3 $743 $782 $901

4 $944 $998 $1,150

5 $1,121 $1,180 $1,360

6 $1,345 $1,417 $1,544

7 $1,487 $1,569 $1,808

8 $1,699 $1,785 $2,057

Additional member +$212 +$227 +$262

Hawaii Maximum Monthly SNAP Allotments

Household Size Max. Monthly Allotment

1 $375

2 $688

3 $986

4 $1,252

5 $1,487

6 $1,784

7 $1,972

8 $2,254

Additional member +$282

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Guam Maximum Monthly SNAP Allotments

Household Size Max. Monthly Allotment

1 $300

2 $551

3 $789

4 $1,002

5 $1,190

6 $1,428

7 $1,579

8 $1,804

Additional member +$226

U.S. Virgin Islands Maximum Monthly SNAP Allotments

Household Size Max. Monthly Allotment

1 $262

2 $481

3 $688

4 $874

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 Household Size Max. Monthly Allotment

5 $1,038

6 $1,246

7 $1,377

8 $1,574

Additional member +$197

Allotment information for American Samoa and Puerto Rico are not available. Please contact your local office for
more information.

The funds you receive will be placed on an EBT card. Please refer to the section called “Electronic Benefit Transfer
Cards” on page 87 of this guide to learn more.

If you think your benefit amount is incorrect, contact the SNAP office. If the office agrees, your benefit amount will
be corrected. If not, you will need to appeal the decision in order to have your benefit amount changed. The process
to appeal a benefit amount you are not satisfied with is the same as the process you follow to appeal a denial of
benefits. Please refer to the section called “How to Appeal a Food Stamps Denial” on page 106 of this guide to learn
more.

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How long will you receive • The circumstances of the household are
considered unstable. Households are
SNAP benefits for? considered unstable when they have no net
income.
When a candidate is approved for SNAP, the
candidate is “certified” for a set amount of time, The certification period will be between one or two
called a certification period. months if:

According to the Code of Federal Regulations • The household will not remain eligible for food
(CFR), states assign each household the longest assistance for long. This is the case with migrant
certification period possible, which typically cannot and seasonal farm workers who have periods
exceed 12 months. of inactivity and need food assistance, or of any
employee whose hours at work decreased but
However, some households qualify for longer are expected to be increased soon.
certification periods. These are:
• The household wishes to receive expedited
SNAP but application information is still needed
• Households with either disabled or elderly
to confirm eligibility for emergency benefits.
members, which can get up to 24 months
Once the verification process is complete, a
of benefits. The state will need to contact the
new certification period will be assigned.
household at least once after 12 months.
• Households residing on a reservation, in which In some cases, certification periods can be shortened.
case they must get a 24-month certification According to CFR, states can shorten the certification
period. If the household moves from the period of a household but only if the household has:
reservation, then the state will decide whether
to keep the certification period or shorten it.
• Become ineligible (no longer meets all eligibility
requirements).
The federal government allows states to extend
• Failed to inform the department of any changes.
provided certification periods as long as the total
period does not exceed 24 months for elderly or • Failed to provide an accurate report of their
disabled households and 12 months for all other income to the state agency when requested.
households.

Certification periods will be three months or less if:

• The beneficiary is an able bodied adult
without dependents or ABAWD. Learn more
about ABAWD on page 34 of this guide.

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Electronic Benefits
Transfer Cards

With your SNAP acceptance letter, you will need to set up your EBT account so that you can begin using your EBT
card. Follow the steps below to complete this process:

01 Speak with an EBT Customer Service Representative

Call the designated number provided by your state department on the acceptance letter to set
up your EBT card. The process will require some verification to get started. Have your EBT card
number handy so that you can show that your personal information lines up with your account
information.

02 Select a PIN number

Your EBT card will operate with the use of a PIN. The EBT PIN is your choice and is not assigned
prior. Choose a number that is easy for you to remember.

Do not share your PIN number with anyone you do not want using your EBT card. Treat your
SNAP funds as though they are cash. PIN numbers help prevent benefits fraud and protect your
benefits.

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 03 Make Food Purchases

The funds approved by your state department will be loaded onto your EBT card immediately
after your customer service transaction. Following the by-phone setup of your EBT card, you will
be ready to use your card.

You will only have three attempts to enter the correct PIN when using your EBT card. You will need to wait a full 24
hours before resetting your PIN the following day.

If you are planning to travel out of state before your benefits are replenished, you can use your EBT card while in
another state (but not in Puerto Rico).

Common Locations
Where EBT Cards Are Accepted
The types of locations that accept EBT cards are:

• Supermarkets.
• Major retailers like Walmart and Target.
• Pharmacy chains like CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens.
• Gas station and convenience shops.
• Farmer’s markets.
• Food cooperatives.

To find out which retailers in your region are authorized to accept food stamps, enter your street address, city
and state, or your zip code, into the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator here: https://usda-fns.maps.arcgis.com/apps/
webappviewer/index.html?id=e1f3028b217344d78b324193b10375e4.

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Shopping With an
EBT Card Online
As of 2020, 35 states allow beneficiaries to use EBT cards online to buy USDA-approved items with their SNAP
benefits. They can only purchase from a list of approved online retailers.

The states that currently allow for this option and the retailers approved for online EBT purchases are as follows.

State Approved Retailers

Alabama Amazon, Walmart & Wright’s Markets, Inc.

Arizona Amazon & Walmart

California Amazon & Walmart

Colorado Amazon & Walmart

Connecticut Amazon & Walmart

District of Columbia Amazon

Florida Amazon & Walmart

Georgia Amazon & Walmart

Idaho Amazon & Walmart

Illinois Amazon & Walmart

Indiana Amazon & Walmart

Iowa Amazon & Walmart

Kentucky Amazon & Walmart

Maryland Amazon, ShopRite, & Walmart

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 State Approved Retailers

Massachusetts Amazon & Walmart

Michigan Amazon & Walmart

Minnesota Amazon & Walmart

Missouri Amazon & Walmart

Nebraska Amazon & Walmart

Nevada Walmart

New Jersey Amazon, TheFreshGrocer, ShopRite & Walmart

New Mexico Amazon & Walmart

New York Amazon, ShopRite & Walmart

North Carolina Amazon & Walmart

Ohio Amazon & Walmart

Oklahoma Amazon & Walmart

Oregon Amazon & Walmart

Pennsylvania Amazon, TheFreshGrocer, ShopRite & Walmart

Tennessee Amazon & Walmart

Texas Amazon & Walmart

Vermont Amazon & Walmart

Virginia Amazon & Walmart

Washington Amazon & Walmart

West Virginia Amazon & Walmart

Wisconsin Amazon & Walmart

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You must first set up an account with the retailer online. Since you are shopping with Food Stamps, you must elect
the “EBT” option as the method of payment. If you cannot set up payment with your EBT card, call the customer
service department for assistance.

Once your account is verified and active, and your EBT card is accepted, start shopping. You must only select
SNAP-eligible items. Please refer to the section called “Eligible Foods Covered by SNAP” on page 6 of this guide for
more information.

Some programs allow for in-store pickup, while others offer grocery delivery. Delivery costs are not covered by
SNAP benefits. They will need to come out of your own pocket.

If you need assistance with your order, contact the customer service team at the online grocer with which you are
shopping:

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html
• TheFreshGrocer: https://shop.thefreshgrocer.com/global-data/global-banner-pages/help
• ShopRite: https://www.shoprite.com/contact-us
• Walmart: https://wmt-grocery.custhelp.com/
• Wright’s Markets, Inc.: https://www.wright2u.com/about/contact-us

How to Report a
Lost EBT card
If you lose your EBT card, you must take immediate steps to report the issue. Speak with the EBT Customer
Service department in your state. The representative will take immediate measures to cancel your card, so that
your Food Stamp budget is not accessible to anyone else who finds your EBT card. Any SNAP benefits lost will not
be replaced due to a missing card.

How to Order a
Replacement EBT Card
Request a new EBT card with the customer service agent assisting on your report. Your new card will arrive in the
mail within 7 days.

The USDA provides links to all state EBT websites here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory. Simply hover
over your state to see its specific website link.

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Food Stamps
Benefit Replacement

If the food that you purchased with SNAP benefits is destroyed or unsafe to consume, you can request up to one
month’s maximum allotment amount in replacement benefits. However, the state will need to confirm that the
benefits were lost/destroyed due to an approved incident.

The following are some examples of applicable incidents that can result in damage to your home and the loss of
safe-to-consume food:

• Earthquake
• Hurricane
• Winter storm
• Fire
• Flooding
• Tornado
• Volcano
• Power outages

For power outages, the SNAP office will establish a minimum length of outage requirement. This can be four hours,
12 hours, 24 hours or another time frame. Please refer to the section called “Contact Information by Location” on
page 11 of this guide for details on how to get in touch with your state office.

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How to Apply for Replacement The table below provides information on how to
submit a claim in each state and territory. If you
Benefits by Location are a member of a Tribal Nation, look for the state
wherein your tribe is located for information. Refer to
Your benefits will not be automatically replaced. the section called “Contact Information by Location”
In most cases, you must file a claim to collect on page 11 of this guide for details on how to get in
replacement benefits. Contact your SNAP office touch with your state office to request a form.
to report the loss within 10 days of when the event
occurred.

You will be asked to fill out official paperwork from

your state office. Depending on your SNAP office, you
may be able to submit the paperwork online, by mail,
by email, by fax or in person.

• Include the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Social Security Number
• County
• Phone number
• The dollar value of the food lost
• The date of the incident

The SNAP office will verify your claim by confirming

with the power company, emergency responders or
other entities. Or, you may need to prove the power
outage. A representative from your SNAP office may
need to come to your home to verify damage.

If approved, your replacement benefits will be

provided within 10 days of submitting your claim.

Most states impose no limit to the amount of times

you can receive replacement food stamps. If you have
made consecutive requests for replacement benefits,
contact your state office for more information.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Alabama Form PSD-BFA-1334, Contact your local The form will need to be
Affidavit of Loss. The form Department of Human signed. You can either sign
is not available online. Resources office to get the in person at the office or
form. have the form sent to your
home.

Alaska The form is not available Contact your local

online. Department of Health and
Social Services office to file
a report.

American Samoa The form is not available Contact a local Department

online. of Health and Social
Services office to submit a
request.

Arizona There is no form. You Contact your local Family

will be expected to make Assistance Division office
a statement explaining to make a statement.
how the food was lost or
damaged.

Arkansas The form is not available Contact your local

online. Department of Human
Resources office to file a
report.

California https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ Contact your local county Counties will decide

cdssweb/entres/forms/ office for assistance. whether to provide full or
English/CF303.pdf partial replacement on a
case-by-case basis.

Colorado The Affidavit for Food Contact your local county You can also present
Destroyed in Misfortune office for assistance. a statement instead of
form is not available online. a form. It must include
an explanation of what
happened to the food and
confirmation that you are
aware of the consequences
of fraud.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Commonwealth of You do not need a form. You need to notify your You need to present a
Northern Mariana Food Stamps office. statement instead of
Islands a form. It must include
an explanation of what
happened to the food and
that you are aware of the
consequences of fraud.

Connecticut The form “Replacement of Contact your Department

Food Purchased with SNAP of Social Services office to
Benefits” is not available get the form.
online.

Delaware https://www.dhss. Contact your Department

delaware.gov/dss/files/ of Social Services office for
form_324.pdf assistance.

District of Columbia The form is not available Contact your local You will be asked to fill
online. Department of Health and out a written affidavit or
Human Services office to statement.
report your situation.

Florida The form is not available Contact your local

online. Department of Children
and Families office to file a
report.

Georgia https://dfcs.georgia.gov/ The form can be mailed

document/form/form-841- or signed in person at the
food-loss-replacement- nearest Department of
form/download Human Resources office.

Guam The form is not available Contact a local Department

online. of Public Health and Social
Services office to file a
report.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Hawaii The form is not available Contact your local You need to present a
online. Department of Human statement instead of
Services office to file a a form. It must include
report. an explanation of what
happened to the food and
that you are aware of the
consequences of fraud.

Idaho The form is not available Contact your local

online. Department of Health and
Welfare office to file a
report.

Illinois The Request for Contact your local

Replacement of Destroyed Department of Human
Food (Form 1989) is not Services office to get the
available online. form.

Indiana https://forms.in.gov/ The form needs to be

download.aspx?id=5018 filled out and submitted in
person or sent by mail to:

FSSA Document Center

P.O. Box 18120
Marion, IN 46952

Iowa https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/ Submit the form to the

default/files/470-2920. nearest Department of
pdf?06112x0201959 Human Services (DHS)
office.

Kansas You do not need a form. Contact your local You need to file a report at
Department for Children your nearest Department
and Families to start the for Children and Families
process. office and sign a statement
to get the process started.

Kentucky Form FS-70 (Request for Request the form at your Once signed, the form must
SNAP Replacement) is not local Cabinet for Health be sent to the office.
available online. and Family Services office.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Louisiana English: http://dcfs. Call 1-888-524-3578 to

louisiana.gov/assets/ request a replacement.
docs/searchable/ OR
EconomicStability/ You can submit the form in
SNAP/SNAP38Form_ several different ways:
ReplacementStatement.pdf • Scan and upload the
form online to CAFÉ.
Spanish: http://dcfs. • Send it to the
louisiana.gov/assets/ Document Processing
docs/searchable/ Center by mail to:
EconomicStability/SNAP/ • DPC
SNAP%2038%20SP.pdf P.O. Box 260031,
Baton Rouge, LA
Vietnamese: http://dcfs. 70826
louisiana.gov/assets/ • Send it by fax to 225-
docs/searchable/ 663-3164
EconomicStability/SNAP/ • Submit it in person
SNAP%2038%20VN.pdf at your local DCFS
Economic Stability
office

Maine The Food Supplement Loss Contact the Office for

and Replacement Request Family Independence to
form is not available online. request a form at 1-855-
797-4357 or request a form
in person at your regional
office.

Maryland The Food Replacement When you receive the

Request is filled out by the filled-out form, you need to
regional office. submit it either in person or
by mail to your local office.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Massachusetts In English: https://eohhs. This form can be submitted

ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/ in different ways:
PolicyOnline/olg%20docs/ • By mail to:
form/16/snap-9b.pdf DTA Document
Processing Center
In Spanish: https://eohhs. P.O. Box 4406
ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/ Taunton, MA 02780-
PolicyOnline/olg%20docs/ 0420
form/16/snap-9b_sp.pdf • By fax to 617-887-
8765
• By uploading it at
DTAConnect.com
• In person at your
local Department
of Transitional
Assistance (DTA)
office

Michigan The form is not available Report your situation to

online. your local Department of
Health & Human Services
office.

Minnesota https://edocs.dhs.state. Complete the form and

mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS- submit it either by mail
1609-ENG or in person at your local
Department of Human
Services office.

Mississippi https://www.mdhs. Report your situation by

ms.gov/wp-content/ phone, in person or in
uploads/2020/04/MDHS- writing. However, you will
EA-508-Fillable.pdf need to sign the form and
submit it to a local county
office to start the process.

Missouri https://mydss.mo.gov/ Send the filled-out form by If you need help filling out
media/pdf/statement- mail, by fax or in person to the form call 1-855-373-
lossreplacement-request- your local Family Support 4636.
food-form Division office.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Montana No form is necessary. Report the loss orally or The statement or phone
in writing at your local record must clearly
Department of Public explain the situation
Health and Human Services and that you are aware
office. of the consequences
of submitting false
information.

Nebraska The form is not available Contact your local You need to present a
online. Department of Health and statement instead of
Human Services office to a form. It must include
file your report. an explanation of what
happened to the food and
that you are aware of what
will occur if you submit
false claims.

Nevada Form 2305-EF, Affidavit of Contact your local Division Benefits can only be
Claimant, is not available of Welfare and Supportive issued if the request
online. Services office to get the is made during the
form. affected issuance cycle.
Replacement benefits can
be issued only twice in six
issuance cycles.

New Hampshire In English: https://nheasy. Submit the form:

nh.gov/forms/E/474.pdf • By mail to Centralized
Scanning Unit (CSU)
In Spanish: https://nheasy. P.O. Box 181
nh.gov/forms/S/474.pdf Concord, NH 03301
• By email to
centralizedScanUnit@
dhhs.state.nh.us

New Jersey The form is not available To learn more about the You need to present a
online. process, contact your local statement instead of
a form. It must include
county welfare agency.
an explanation of what
happened to the food and
that you are aware of what
will occur if you submit
false claims.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

New Mexico The form is not available To learn more about the You need to present a
online. process, contact your statement instead of
local Human Services a form. It must include
Department office. an explanation of what
happened to the food and
that you are aware of what
will occur if you submit
false claims.

New York In English & Spanish: Report your situation Once you report the case,
https://otda. orally or in writing to your you will be asked to fill
ny.gov/programs/ local Human Resources out and sign the form and
applications/2291.pdf Administration office. submit it.

In Arabic: https://otda.
ny.gov/programs/
applications/2291-AR.pdf

In Bengali: https://
otda.ny.gov/programs/
applications/2291-BE.pdf

In Chinese: https://
otda.ny.gov/programs/
applications/2291-CH.pdf

In Haitian Creole: https://

otda.ny.gov/programs/
applications/2291-HA.pdf

In Italian: https://otda.
ny.gov/programs/
applications/2291-IT.pdf

In Korean: https://
otda.ny.gov/programs/
applications/2291-KO.pdf

In Russian: https://
otda.ny.gov/programs/
applications/2291-RU.pdf

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

North Carolina Form is not available The loss needs to be

online. reported either in writing
(through the form or a
statement) or orally (by
phone or in person) to your
local office.

North Dakota https://www.nd.gov/ The filled out form or a

eforms/Doc/sfn00270.pdf signed statement can be
faxed to the state office
along with documents that
provide evidence of the
situation.

Ohio http://www.odjfs.state. The form needs to be

oh.us/forms/num/ submitted in person or by
JFS07222/pdf/ mail to your local agency.

Oklahoma English: Once filled out and signed, Losses caused by power
http://www.okdhs.org/ the form needs to be outages or appliance
OKDHS%20Form%20 returned to your state malfunctions (unless
Library/08FB012E.pdf
office. caused by another
Spanish: http://www.okdhs. misfortune) do not qualify
org/OKDHS%20Spanish%20 for a SNAP replacement.
Form%20Library/08FB012S.
pdf#search=reemplazo
[Download and open with
Adobe Reader.]

Oregon The form is not available To learn more about the You need to present a
online. process, contact your local statement instead of
a form. It must include
office.
an explanation of what
happened to the food, a
detailed list of the losses
and that you are aware
of what will occur if you
submit false claims.

Households that have been

issued two replacements
in the last six months will
not be eligible for more
replacements.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Pennsylvania In English: http:// The loss needs to be

services.dpw.state.pa.us/ reported either in writing
oimpolicymanuals/snap/ (through the form or a
PA_1896_UF_3-13.pdf statement) or orally (by
phone or in person) to your
local office.

Puerto Rico The form is not available The loss needs to be Statements and requests
online. reported in writing to the filed within the first and
Administración Nacional de 15th day of the month will
get 100% of the benefits
Servicios Familiares.
requested. If the household
accessed benefits before
the disaster struck, the
household will receive 50%
of the benefits.

Rhode Island In English: http://www.dhs. The form needs to be You can only make one
ri.gov/Programs/SNAP- submitted either in person, request for replacement
55RequestForReplacement by mail or by fax to your benefits for the same
OfFoodPurchasedWithSNA local office. incident.
PBenefitsRev02-17.pdf
If you have any questions,
In Spanish: http://www.dhs. call the RI DHS Information
ri.gov/Programs/SNAP- line at 1-855-697-4347 or
55RequestForReplacement the URI SNAP Outreach
OfFoodPurchasedWithSNA Assistance line at 1-866-
PBenefitsSpanishRev02-17. 306-0270.
pdf

In Portuguese: http://www.
dhs.ri.gov/Programs/SNAP-
55RequestForReplaceme
ntOfFoodPurchasedWithS
NAPBenefitsPortugueseR
ev02-17.pdf

South Carolina https://dss.sc.gov/ The form needs to be filled

media/2338/affidavit-of- out, signed and sent to your
loss-form.pdf local DSS office in person,
by mail or by fax.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

South Dakota The Affidavit for The form needs to be filled

Replacement of Food Lost out, signed and sent to your
in Disaster (DSS-EA-344e) local DHS office. Contact
is not available online. your local office to get the
form.

Tennessee In English: https://www. The form needs to be filled

tn.gov/content/dam/tn/ out, signed and sent to your
human-services/hs/hs- local DHS office.
3003.pdf

In Spanish: https://www.
tn.gov/content/dam/tn/
human-services/hs/hs-
3003sp.pdf

Texas In English: https://hhs. The form needs to be

texas.gov/sites/default/ submitted in person or by
files/documents/laws- mail to your local agency.
regulations/forms/H1855/
h1855.pdf

In Spanish: https://hhs.
texas.gov/sites/default/
files/documents/laws-
regulations/forms/H1855/
h1855-s.pdf
[Download and open with
Adobe Reader.]

Utah The form is not available To learn more about the Only the amount spent and
online. process, contact your local lost will be replaced.
office.

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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

U.S. Virgin Islands The form is not available To learn more about the
online. process, contact your local
office.

Vermont The Attestation of Loss and The form needs to be If you need assistance, call
Request for Replacement submitted in person or by the Benefits Service Center
of 3SquaresVT Benefits mail to your local district at 1-800-479-6151.
(Form 271) is not available office. Contact your local
online. office to get the form.

Virginia The form is not available To learn more about the

online. process, contact your local
office.

Washington The form is not available The loss needs to be

online. reported to your local
office.

West Virginia http://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/ The form needs to be The benefits must be

Services/familyassistance/ submitted to your local received by the household
Documents/342/342_ DHS office. within 2 days after the
FORM_DFA_FS36.pdf DHHR gets the signed
form.

Wisconsin https://www.dhs.wisconsin. This form can be submitted

gov/forms/f0/f00330.pdf in different ways: The replacement benefits
• Online by uploading have to be provided to the
the scanned form to
household within 10 days
ACCESS.
after the loss is reported.
• By mail to:
MDPU
PO Box 05676
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Or, if you live outside
the Milwaukee county,
to:
CDPU
PO Box 5234
Janesville, WI 53547
• By fax to 1-888-409-
1979 (Milwaukee)
or 1-855-293-1822
(outside Milwaukee
county).
• In person at your local
agency.
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State/District/Territory Form Submission Method Notes

Wyoming The SNAP Replacement The loss needs to be Once the situation
Questionnaire (DFS 304) is reported either in writing or is verified and the
not available online. orally to your local office, questionnaire signed,
which can give you the benefits will be available to
questionnaire. the household in 24 hours.

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How to Appeal a
Food Stamps Denial

If your Food Stamp application is denied, you will

receive a notice in the mail explaining why. This notice
will also explain that you have the right to appeal the
decision.

The appeals process is different from state to state. In

some states, you can write a simple letter requesting
an appeal. In other states, you will be asked to fill
out an official government form. You will also have
a deadline for submitting your appeal, which varies
by state.

You may be able to file your appeal online, by phone, in

person or by mail, depending on the state or territory
you live in. Some states even include an appeals
form with your SNAP denial letter. You will be asked
to provide the following details on your request for a
SNAP appeal:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Case number
• Social Security Number
• Date of the decision you are appealing
• Why you are appealing the decision

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In some states, you may be asked to attend an
SNAP Appeals Process
informal meeting to discuss the reasons for your
SNAP denial, along with any supporting information. by State, Territory or Tribe
A formal hearing can be scheduled if your case is
not resolved or if you do not agree with the state If you have been denied Food Stamps and you do
department’s decision regarding your initial appeal. not agree with the decision, learn about the appeals
process in your state or territory below.
A neutral officer will attend the hearing and determine
If your location allows you to file appeals at your local
an outcome based on the rules and regulations of the
office, refer to the section called “Contact Information
SNAP program, the evidence and witness testimonies. by Location” on page 11 of this guide for a link to your
A decision will be mailed to you at a later date. state’s office directory. If you are a member of a Tribal
Nation, look for the state wherein your tribe is located
If you cannot attend a meeting and/or hearing in for information.
person, notify your SNAP office, and arrangements
can be made to accommodate you.
Alabama
If you are denied SNAP benefits, you must prepare to
provide additional information that will support your If you receive a denial notification or you received an
case. Collect the following items as support for your allotment under the amount you expected to receive,
food stamp appeal and have everything ready before you can request a hearing in writing or in person at
the conference or hearing: the Department of Human Resources to appeal the
decision.
• Income statements
Once you submit your request, the state has to
• Living expense receipts schedule the hearing and provide you with materials
• Tax statements to prepare for your hearing. You can present your
• Medical bills case before the appointed DHR authority by yourself
or through legal counsel. The decision will be made
• Banking statements no more than 30 days after the hearing.

Following your appeal, your state department will

make a decision regarding your SNAP application, Alaska
based on your submitted documents and financial
statements.
If you have been denied food stamps in Alaska, you
have the right to request a hearing in person or in
Note: If you relocate within the state where you writing within 90 days of the denial notification. Fill
applied for SNAP during your appeals process, notify out this form to do so: http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/
the department that is handling your case, so that you e-forms/pdf/GEN%2085%20%20(06-3641)%20rev%20
receive important information in a timely manner. 09.19%20ADA.pdf

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The hearing will be scheduled within 10 days of particulars of the case, but you are not required to
getting the request. A pre-hearing will be scheduled go. If a resolution is not reached, the hearing will be
to go over program rules and to discuss the issue. scheduled. The hearing officer will make a decision,
which can be to affirm the FAA decision, reverse it in
The official hearing will be conducted by an impartial favor of your appeal, dismiss the appeal or request
administrative law judge not affiliated with the that other actions be taken.
Division of Public Assistance. You can present the
The final decision has to be made within 90 days
case yourself or your legal representative can do it.
of the initial hearing request. You can file a petition
Present evidence, witnesses and the DPA will present
to review the case with the appeals board within 30
its own position. The administrative law judge will
days of the hearing decision and the board will decide
make a decision, but ultimately the final decision will to either affirm the initial decision, modify it, reverse
come from the Office of the Commissioner. it or request additional information (remand) to the
hearing office.
If you disagree with the decision, appeal to the
Superior Court. You can reapply at any time before,
during or after the hearing and your eligibility will be Arkansas
considered again.

Once the DHS has decided on your situation, you will

receive a notice of approval or denial. If you wish to
American Samoa appeal your denial, request a hearing by:

Information on how to appeal a denial is not available

• Following the instructions behind the denial
online. Please contact your local agency to request
letter
more information. For how to contact the DHSS,
• Calling or submitting this form (https://
please refer to the section called “Contact Information
humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/
by Location” on page 11.
resources/DHS-1200_%289-2019%29.pdf) or a
written letter to the DHS county office

Arizona • Writing or calling the Appeals and Hearings

Section:

You can request a hearing within 90 days of receiving • Appeals and Hearings Section
the denial letter. To request an appeal hearing fill P.O. Box 1437,
out the request form (https://des.az.gov/sites/default/ Slot N401
files/dl/FAA-0098A.pdf?time=1588204800110) on the Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
back of the decision notice or submit your own • Telephone - 501-682-8622
written or verbal statement to the Family Assistance • TDD for Hearing Impaired - 501-682-6974
Administration. The FAA has to schedule the hearing.
• FAX - 501-682-6605
A pre-hearing will be scheduled to discuss the

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Within 90 days of receiving the denial letter, you can Colorado
appeal the decision and have your case reviewed
in a hearing. The hearing official may decide in
If your application to food assistance has been
your favor or in favor of the DHS. You can hire legal
denied, request a fair hearing to appeal the decision
representation for the hearing.
within 60 days of the date of that notice. The denial
letter will include the cause for denial, the date of the
decision and how to appeal.
California
Once you submit the appeal, you will receive a notice
After you receive your denial letter, you have 90 days including the date of the hearing and where it will be
to request a hearing. You can request a hearing in
held. You can hire legal counsel or represent yourself.
different ways:

The authority in charge of determining whether to

• Online: https://acms.dss.ca.gov/acms/login.
approve or reject your appeal is an impartial hearing
request.do
officer. The fair hearing decision will be provided in
• By phone: call the State Hearings Division toll- writing to you within 45 days of the appeal and will be
free number (800) 743-8525.
sent to the Executive Director of the Department. You
• In writing: fill out the Request for State Hearing can appeal the decision and the director will be the
form on the back of your denial letter or write
one to decide if the initial decision will be affirmed,
down a request on a separate piece of paper
reversed or modified.
providing:
• Your full name
If you choose not to appeal the fair hearing decision
• Your address in the following 15 days, the decision will stand and
• Your phone number be considered final.
• Your native language
• Name of the county
• Program involved (CalFresh)
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana
Islands (CNMI)
• Name and address of your representative (if
you have one)
If your application for SNAP benefits is denied, the
You can also attach a letter explaining why you eligibility worker will send a Notice of Denial by mail.
disagree with the denial. Submit this request by fax In the notice you will find the name, telephone number
to (833) 281-0905 or by mail to: and address of the office you need to contact to get
additional information, as well as information on your
California Department of Social Services household’s right to a fair hearing.
State Hearings Division
P.O. Box 944243, Mail Station 9-17-37
To request an agency conference or fair hearing,
Sacramento, California 94244-2430

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submit your request orally or in writing to the nearest You have the right to examine all the documents
Nutrition Assistance Office (NAP) within 10 days related to the hearing, to get free copies of the
from the date on the denial notice. material and to have an interpreter or a bilingual staff
member to help you communicate, if you need it.
You can also call the Program Administrator’s office
to request a hearing.
Delaware
The hearing must be scheduled, held and a resolution
provided to the household no later than 60 days after You will receive a denial letter within 30 days following
the date the request was submitted. The hearing is the application submission. If you failed to appear at
conducted in person and you can provide witnesses your interview and received a denial letter, then you
and evidence to support your claim. The decision by will need to reapply. If your application was complete
the hearing officer will be final and binding. and you were denied food benefits, then you can send
an appeal in writing.

Connecticut The DSS will then send the household’s documentation

and reasons for denial to the State Hearing Office,
If you are denied food assistance in Connecticut, you and after examining everything it will send you a
can appeal within 15 days of the date of the notice notification for the hearing.
sent by the DSS. To request a hearing either:
You can get legal representation or represent yourself
• Call the Office of Legal Counsel, Regulations, in this procedure, and you need to explain why you
and Administrative Hearings at (1-800) 462- should have been accepted and present evidence
0134 or (860) 424-5760 and witnesses, if any. Once the hearing is over, you
will be notified of the decision (to uphold the DSS
• Fax a request to: (860) 424-5729
decision, reverse it or modify it).
• Mail a request to:
Department of Social Services,
Office of Legal Counsel, Regulations, and District of Columbia
Administrative Hearings
55 Farmington Avenue
Once you receive the denial letter, you have 90 days
Hartford, CT 06105
to appeal the decision and request an administrative
hearing. To appeal, send a letter to the DHS or the
For the hearing to take place you need good cause.
Office of Administrative Hearings, provide it in person,
If your request is granted you will be notified no later
send it by email or fax, or call (202) 442-9094.
than 25 days after you made the request. Otherwise,
you will not be notified. If the hearing officer decides
to reaffirm the decision of the department, you will
have 45 days to appeal.

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To request a hearing you need to include the following Once the request is processed, you will be assigned
information in your letter: a hearing and a hearing officer to make a decision on
the case. This information will be sent to you by mail.
• A description of the problem You can get legal counsel and present evidence and
witnesses to support your appeal.
• What you want the judge to do
• Important information (dates, facts, notices,
etc.) Georgia
• A copy of the denial sent by the DHS
• Full name Contact your local county department within 90
• Contact information days of receiving your denial notice to request a fair
hearing. Submit the request to your local office in
You will be assigned a hearing date where an writing or by calling.
independent administrative law judge will hear the
case. Call this toll-free number to submit the request:
1-877-423-4746.
You must attend the hearing and either represent
yourself or hire legal counsel and present evidence The form you need to fill out and return to a Division
and witnesses. Finally, the judge will issue a written of Family and Children Services office can be found
decision. by clicking here (https://odis.dhs.ga.gov/General/
Home/Search?searchtext=fair%20hearing%20snap) and
selecting Document 333.
Florida
Once you submit your request, the local office must
work to set up the fair hearing, which will be held by an
After you get the denial notice from the Department of
Office of State Administrative Hearings representative.
Children and Families, you have 90 days to appeal the
You can provide your own representation or hire legal
decision. You need to fill out an online form (https://
representatives. Bring evidence that supports your
www.myflfamilies.com/about-us/office-inspector-
case and witnesses.
general/appeal-hearings/fair-hearing-request-form.shtml)
or send your fair hearing request in writing by mail.
If you receive a second denial following the hearing,
speak with the Division of Family and Children’s
Mail written request to:
Services about filing a second appeal with a superior
Appeal Hearings Section
court, which is called judicial review.
1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
Phone: 850-488-1429

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Guam Idaho

Information on how to appeal a denial is not available You have 90 days to appeal a denial of benefits
online. Please contact your local agency to request following the date your denial letter was mailed. To
more information. For how to contact the DPHSS, appeal, you must submit a request for a fair hearing
please refer to the section called “Contact Information to the Department of Health and Welfare. You may do
by Location” on page 12. so in one of the following ways:

• By calling 1-877-456-1233 or 1-208-332-7205

Hawaii (TTY)
• By emailing your request to mybenefits@dhw.
You have 90 days to appeal a denial of benefits by idaho.gov
submitting a request for a fair hearing to your local
• By filling out this form (https://healthandwelfare.
branch office.
idaho.gov/Portals/0/FoodCashAssistance/
HW0406.pdf) and faxing it to 866-434-8278
After submitting your request for an appeal in writing
• By filling out this form (https://healthandwelfare.
or orally, the local branch office must work to set up
idaho.gov/Portals/0/FoodCashAssistance/
the fair hearing. During the hearing, you can hire legal
HW0406.pdf) and mailing it to:
representatives or represent yourself in the case.
P.O. Box 83720
Bring evidence that supports your case and bring
Boise, ID 83720-0026
witnesses.

After submitting your request for an appeal in writing

If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you will
or orally, the Department must work to set up the
be notified of your right to a second appeal with the
fair hearing. You can hire legal representatives or
circuit court. This is also known as a judicial review.
represent yourself in the hearing. Bring evidence that
supports your case and bring witnesses.
To begin the process of requesting a fair hearing,
fill out this form, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/
wp-content/uploads/2014/02/DHS-1461-Request-for- If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the
a-Hearing-_BESSD_.pdf, and send it to your local hearing, you will be notified of your right to a further
processing office. appeal with a superior court, also known as a judicial
review.
Find contact information for processing offices
here: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-
content/uploads/2018/04/Statewide-Processing-
Centers-04-2018.pdf.

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Illinois Indiana

You must appeal a decision you do not agree with If you do not agree with the state’s decision to deny
within 90 days. File an appeal in the following ways: you benefits, request a fair hearing within 90 days.
To begin this process, contact the Office of Family
• By going online to https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/ Resources in writing or over the phone.
access/appeals
Find a DFR office near you here: https://www.in.gov/
• By writing a letter requesting a hearing and
fssa/dfr/2999.htm. Call the DFR toll-free at 1-800-403-
sending it via email to DHS.BAH@Illinois.gov
0864.
• By writing a letter and faxing it to 312-793-3387
• By writing a letter and mailing it to: After submitting your request for an appeal in writing
Illinois Department of Human Services or orally, the office must work to set up the fair
Bureau of Hearings hearing where a representative of the Family and
69 W. Washington, 4th Floor Social Services Administration will decide if the DFR
Chicago, Illinois 60602 made the right decision in your case.

Instead of writing a letter, obtain a Notice of Appeal During the hearing, you can hire legal representatives
Form from a local Department of Human Services or represent yourself in the case. Bring evidence that
office and submit that. You can also call 1-800-435- supports your case and bring witnesses.
0774 or 1-877-734-7429 (TTY) to request a hearing.
If you are not satisfied with the decision, request a
After submitting your request for an appeal in writing review of the decision. You must submit a request in
or orally, the Department must work to set up the writing to the Hearing and Appeals section within 10
fair hearing. During the hearing, you can hire legal days of being notified about the decision. Instructions
representatives or represent yourself in the case. on how to make this appeal will be provided by the
Bring evidence that supports your case, and you may state.
bring witnesses.
Following another negative decision, file an appeal
Once a decision is made, you will get a letter explaining for a judicial review, where a superior court will review
the decision and your right to a further appeal. If you the case and hand down a decision.
do not agree with the hearing officer, you may request
that a judge review the decision through a second
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Iowa also file a follow-up appeal through the district court
within 30 days of the final decision in order to have a
superior court review the case.
If you do not agree with the state’s decision to deny
you benefits, request a fair hearing within 90 days of
the date on the denial notice. It can be submitted in
any of the following methods:
Kansas

You must request an appeal within 90 days of the

• Filling out the online Appeal and Request for
denial notice. To do so, contact your local Department
Hearing form
of Children and Families office.
• English: https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/
dhs_titan_public/appeals/appealrequest
After submitting your request for an appeal, the DCF
• Spanish: https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/ office will forward it to the Office of Administrative
dhs_titan_public/appeals/appealrequest/1 Hearings to set up a fair hearing. During the hearing,
• Writing a letter explaining your reason for you can hire legal representatives or represent
requesting an appeal and fair hearing and yourself in the case. Bring the summary of your case,
sending it via: evidence and witnesses that support your case.

• Fax: 515-564-4044
If you receive another negative decision after the
• Email: appeals@dhs.state.ia.us
hearing, request a review of your case by the State
• Mail: Appeals Committee. Send your request in writing
Department of Human Services within 15 days of the hearing decision to the following
Appeals Section address:
1305 E Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319 State Appeals Committee
• Calling the Appeals section at 515-281-3094 to Office of Administrative Hearings
submit your request orally 1020 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1327
• Submitting your request to your local office
instead
Explain why you are not satisfied with the decision.

After submitting your request, the office must work

If you receive a negative decision from the State
to set up the fair hearing. During the hearing, you can
Appeals Committee as well, file another appeal to the
represent yourself or hire legal representatives. Bring
district court to have a judge review your case.
evidence and witnesses that support your case.

If you do not agree with the hearing decision, you may

file a request for a rehearing within 20 days. You may

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Kentucky Maine

You have 90 days from the date you receive your If you disagree with the denial of your benefits,
food stamps decision letter to request a hearing of request a fair hearing within 30 days from the date
appeals. Request the hearing in the following ways: you received the denial letter. You can do so in writing
or in person at your local DHHS office, or appeal by:
• Call 1-855-306-8959
• Write a signed and dated letter explaining why
• Sending a letter explaining the reason for
you are requesting a hearing and submit it in requesting a hearing to:
person to any DCBS office Maine Department of Health and Human
• Write a signed and dated letter explaining why Services
you are requesting a hearing and mail it to: Division of Administrative Hearings
Cabinet for Health and Family Services 109 Capitol Street
Division of Administrative Hearings 11 State House Station,
Families and Children Administrative Augusta, ME 04333-0011
Hearings Branch, • Calling 207-624-5350 (TTY: 711)
105 Sea Hero Road, Suite 2 • Faxing the letter to 207-287-8448
Frankfort, KY 40601
You will receive a scheduling letter from the Division
of Administrative Hearings indicating the date,
Louisiana time and place of the hearing. A hearing officer will
be appointed to lead the hearing and will make a
recommendation based on the evidence presented
If you disagree with the DCFS’s decision on your SNAP
and witness testimonies provided by the DHHS and
case, you have 90 days from the date of the decision by you.
to appeal by requesting a fair hearing. Request a
hearing in one of the following ways: The hearing can be conducted by phone, but it
• Call 1-888-524-3578 and select options 1-3-1-5-1. is always best to attend in person, if possible.
Witnesses can also testify by phone, but you will need
• Follow the instructions on the decision letter.
to inform the hearing officer and make the necessary
Complete and sign the section under “Fair
arrangements.
Hearing Information” and mail the form to the
address on the letter.
Once the hearing is over, you will receive a written
• Send a letter explaining why you are requesting decision by mail within 30 days. Generally, the hearing
a hearing, and include your name and case/ officer’s decision is the final decision. However,
CAFE number (or SSN) to: sometimes the officer’s decision will be considered
DCFS Economic Stability as a recommendation and the Commissioner will
P.O. Box 260031 have the final say.
Baton Rouge, LA 70826

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If you do not agree with the decision of the hearing Massachusetts
officer, write to the Commissioner within 7 to 20 days
to explain your opinion. If you want to appeal the
If you disagree with the denial letter, appeal the
decision of the Commissioner, appeal to the Superior
decision through the Division of Hearings. Request a
Court within 30 days.
hearing in any of the following ways:

• By writing a letter with your name, mailing

Maryland
address, the action you appeal, the agency
ID number your case was filed with and a
You have 90 days from the denial notice date to
telephone number or filling out the appeal form
request a hearing.
(https://eohhs.ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/PolicyOnline/
olg%20docs/form/11/22011/doh_10.pdf) and
To request a hearing in Maryland, simply contact your
mailing either one to:
local Department of Social Services office by mail, in
DTA Hearings
person or by phone. A representative will help you
P.O. Box 4017
with your request.
Taunton MA 02780‐0314
• By faxing the form or letter to 617-348‐5311
You can also mail your hearing request to the Office
of Administrative Hearings by following these • By requesting a hearing verbally by calling 617-
instructions: 348-5321. For TTY call 711 or 800-439‐2370

The form must be submitted within 90 days from the

01 Click on the following link or paste the
URL into your browser’s address bar: date you received the denial letter. You will receive a
http://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/ scheduling notice with the date, time and location 15
DHR%20Forms/FIA%20Forms/English/ days before the hearing. If you cannot attend, call at
Other-Forms/3%20Request%20 least one day before the hearing to reschedule.
Appeal%20for%20Hearing/DHS_
FIA_334%20Request%20For%20 The hearing officer will lead the hearing, hear the
Fair%20Hearing.pdf witnesses, look at the evidence and make a decision.
This decision will be mailed to you no later than
30 days after the hearing. If you disagree with the
02 Print and complete the form
decision of the officer, appeal it to a Superior Court
within 30 days of getting the decision letter.

03 Mail the form to the following address:

Office of Administrative Hearings
If denied again, your benefits will continue until the
end of the hearing or the end of your certification
Administrative Law Building
period, whichever comes first.
11101 Gilroy Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031-1301

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Michigan A judge will hear the case, review the evidence
presented by the DHS and by you, and make a
recommendation. The judge’s recommendation will
To appeal the decision made by the Department of
then be reviewed by the chief human services judges
Health and Human Services, you will need to request (delegates of the Commissioner’s office) and they will
a fair hearing in person at the nearest MDHHS office issue a final decision up to 60 days after the hearing.
or by calling 517-335-7519.
During the hearing you can present witnesses to
An officer will be appointed to your case and the attest to your situation as well as evidence that
appointment will need to be signed by you. You can supports your claim. The DHS representative will do
appoint an authorized representative to represent you the same. Most hearings are held by phone, although
in the hearing, or you can represent yourself. You will if requested, you can have it in person. In some cases
be asked to provide evidence to support your case a prehearing conference can be scheduled to plan
and may present witnesses. how the hearing will be held.

If you disagree with the final decision, request a

review through the Commissioner’s office or appeal
Minnesota
to the state district court. In both cases, you have to
issue the request no later than 30 days after the final
To appeal a SNAP denial in Minnesota, you will need decision was made.
to request a fair hearing with the Appeals Division of
the DHS. Appeals can be submitted in the following
ways: Mississippi

• Online: https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/ Every household can request a fair hearing to appeal

Public/DHS-0033-ENG-eform a denial. Once you request the hearing, you will be
• By mail: send your application form to: mailed a notice with the date and time of the hearing,
Minnesota Department of Human Services which will be held by telephone.
Appeals Office
Request a fair hearing in person, by phone or by mail
P.O. Box 64941 St. Paul
either by going through your county office or the
MN 55164-0941
state office. Ether of which will enter the data into the
• By phone: call 651-431-3600 or 800-627-3529 system.
(TTY) to verbally request a hearing
• By fax: send the filled out request form to 651- The county director or their designee will have to
431-7523 initiate a review of the facts and the denial itself to
see whether the decision was right or wrong. From
there, they can schedule an agency conference with
You must file the appeal within 30 days from the date
you to try and reach a mutual agreement.
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If the hearing stands, the state Office of Administrative Contact Information by Region
Hearings will schedule a date for the hearing and
you can present evidence and witnesses to support Central Missouri
your claim. The representative of the DHS may do
• Mailing address:
the same. The hearing officer will make a decision
PO Box 1527
and you will be notified by mail up to 60 days after
Jefferson City, MO 65102
receiving the hearing request. This decision is final.
• Fax number: 573-751-0335
• Telephone number: 573-751-0335
Missouri • Email: DLS.JCIMHRG@dss.mo.gov

You have the right to request a fair hearing with an Eastern Missouri
impartial party so that the denial can be reviewed • Mailing address:
and reconsidered. The Administrative Hearings Unit 103 N Main, #202
(AHU) of the Family Support Division (FSD) is in Independence, MO 64050
charge of scheduling the hearing.
• Fax number: 816-325-5918

Request a hearing in writing by mail or fax or orally • Telephone number: 314-877-2072

by phone or in person within 90 days of the date the • Email: DLS.KCIMHRG@dss.mo.gov
denial letter was issued. All hearing requests must be
accepted. Western Missouri
• Mailing address:
The person receiving the request will review the 8501 Lucas and Hunt
information of the case. If there was a mistake, then Suite 110
they can rescind the denial. If that is not the case, a St. Louis, MO 63136
pre-hearing conference will be scheduled to discuss
• Fax number: 314-877-2173
how to continue and to see if the case can be resolved
then and there. If it is not solved, a hearing will be • Telephone number: 816-325-5918
scheduled. • Email: DLS.STLIMHRG@dss.mo.gov

An impartial officer will hold the hearing and make

a decision after reviewing the case, hearing the
witnesses and looking at the evidence. You will be
notified of the decision no later than 60 days after the
hearing was requested.

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Montana Appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the Board
of Public Assistance no later than 10 days after the
date the decision is issued.
If you disagree with the denial, request a fair hearing
within 90 days of the date of the notice. You can
request a hearing in writing or verbally in the following
ways: Nebraska

• By mail: send in the form attached to your If you disagree with your benefits application denial
denial letter or write a letter explaining the and want to appeal, request a fair hearing within 90
reasons for the request and send it to: days of the date of the denial letter. You can request
Department of Public Health and Human the hearing verbally or in writing.
Services
Office of Fair Hearings To send the form in writing by mail, simply fill out
PO Box 202953 three copies of the hearing request form (http://public-
2401 Colonial Drive, Third Floor dhhs.ne.gov/Forms/DisplayPDF.aspx?item=232). One
Helena, MT 59620 copy has to be sent to the legal services office to:
• By telephone: call 406-444-2470 and verbally
request a hearing Legal Services - Hearing Section
P.O. Box 98914
• By fax: send the filled out form or a letter to
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8914
406-444-3980
• By email: send the filled out form or a letter to
The other copy of the form has to be sent to your
hhsofh@mt.gov
local county office. The third copy is for you to keep.

The Office of Fair Hearings will be in charge of

You can also write a letter explaining the reasons for
scheduling and conducting hearings.
your request and send that instead of the form.

You will also have the chance to take part in an

The hearing needs to be held and a decision needs
administrative review to review the status of the
to be made within 60 days of the household’s appeal
household. This can lead to an informal resolution,
request.
but unless you withdraw your request, the hearing will
take place.
Hearings will be conducted in Lincoln, Nebraska by
You will receive a hearing appointment notice with a hearing officer and you can attend by phone or in
the date and time. A hearing officer will be in charge person. A hearing officer will be in charge of conducting
of leading the hearing and making a summary the hearing and making a recommendation. The
judgement. The decision will be made no later than Health and Human Services Legal Division will be
60 days after the date the hearing request was issued. in charge of informing you of the decision once it is
made.

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Nevada • By mail: send the filled-out hearing request
form (https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/oos/aau/
documents/appeal-request.pdf) or a letter with
If you wish to appeal a benefits denial, you will need
your personal information and the reasons for
to request a hearing. Submit the request orally or in
the appeal to:
writing within 90 days of the date of the denial letter
Administrative Appeals Unit
to the welfare office handling your case. This will be
105 Pleasant St.
included in the denial letter.
Concord, NH 03301

Once the request is received, the hearing officer • By email: send the form or letter to dhhs.aau@
will review the denial and the evidence, prepare a dhhs.nh.gov (only available during a state of
summary and schedule a hearing. A pre-hearing emergency).
conference can be scheduled to see whether or not
the case can be resolved without a hearing. After submitting a request, you will be notified of the
date, time and place of the hearing so that you can
Hearings are held by telephone. Both parties, including prepare accordingly. Hearings are held in person. You
you, can present evidence and witnesses to support can present evidence and witnesses in support of
the case. After these are presented, a hearing officer your case.
will make a decision and you will be notified no later
than 10 days after the hearing. To submit your request verbally or if you have any
questions, call 603-271-4292 or 1-800-852-3345 ext.
The hearing officer can ask for additional information 4292.
in order to make their decision.

New Hampshire New Jersey

If you want to appeal your state’s decision to deny If you do not agree with the state’s decision to deny
you benefits, you need to request a fair hearing to you benefits, request a fair hearing within 90 days
the Administrative Appeals Unit (AAU), an impartial of being notified. Submit your request in writing or
authority in charge of scheduling and holding verbally to a local county welfare agency.
hearings.
After submitting your request for an appeal, the county
welfare agency must work to set up the fair hearing,
Requests must be submitted no later than 30 days
which will be presided over by an administrative law
after the date of the denial notice. They may be
judge with no connection to the case.
submitted in writing or verbally in any of the following
ways: You can hire a legal representative or represent
yourself in the case. If you have any evidence or
witnesses to support your case, bring them.

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If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the fair • By submitting a request orally over the phone at
hearing, speak with a county welfare agency worker 1-800-342-3334
about how to request a second appeal at a superior • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 711
court. and ask the operator to transfer you to 877-
502-6155.
• By going in person to one of the following
New Mexico offices
Brooklyn: 14 Boerum Place, First Floor,
If you do not agree with the state’s decision to deny Brooklyn, NY
you benefits, request a fair hearing within 90 days Albany: 40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY
through your local Human Services Department • By completing a PDF request form (https://otda.
office. ny.gov/hearings/request/#print) and faxing it to
518-473-6735
After submitting your request for an appeal in writing • By completing a PDF request form (https://otda.
or orally, the local office must work to set up the fair ny.gov/hearings/request/#print) and mailing it to
hearing. During the hearing, you can either hire legal New York State Office of Temporary and
representatives or represent yourself in the case. Disability Assistance
Bring evidence that supports your case, and even Office of Administrative Hearings
P.O. Box 1930
witnesses.
Albany, NY 12201-1930

If you are not satisfied with the outcome, the letter

After submitting your request for an appeal in writing
containing the decision will include details on how to
or orally, the local office must work to set up the fair
file a further appeal also known as a judicial review
hearing. During the hearing, you can hire legal counsel
with a superior court. The letter will include details on
or represent yourself. Bring evidence that supports
the steps to take and the timeframe for completing
your case and present witnesses.
these steps. You have 30 days from the hearing
decision to request a judicial review. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, speak with
your local office about further levels of appeals in
superior courts.
New York

If you do not agree with the state’s decision to deny North Carolina
you benefits, request a fair hearing within 90 days of
that decision in one of the following ways: Appeal a denied application within 90 days of the
decision by requesting a fair hearing through your
• By filling out a Fair Hearing Online Request local office.
form here, https://otda.ny.gov/hearings/ After submitting your request for an appeal in writing
request/#online

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or orally, the local office must work to set up the If you are dissatisfied with the hearing decision,
fair hearing. Your case will be reviewed by a social appeal a second time through the Office of Legal
services representative who was not involved in the Services, which will review the decision and establish
original decision. an Administrative Appeal decision. If you disagree
with this decision as well, appeal one more time
During the hearing, you can represent yourself in the through the Common Pleas Court.
case or hire legal representatives. Bring evidence and
To begin the appeal process, submit a request for a
witnesses that support your case.
fair hearing in one of the following ways:

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the

• By filling out this form online, https://secure.jfs.
hearing, submit a second appeal request to the State
ohio.gov/ols/RequestHearing/
Department of Health and Human Services within 15
days of receiving the hearing decision. • By calling the Consumer Access Line at 866-
635-3748
• By sending a request via fax to 614-728-9574
North Dakota • By sending a request via email to bsh@jfs.
ohio.gov with the subject line “State Hearing
Request”
You can appeal a denied application within 90 days
by submitting in writing or orally to your county office. • By mailing a request to:
ODJFS Bureau of State Hearings
After submitting your request for an appeal, the P.O. Box 182825
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2825
county office must work to set up the fair hearing.
You can represent yourself or hire legal counsel. • By working with a caseworker at your local
Bring evidence that supports your case and present office
witnesses.

If the hearing officer rules in favor of the state, request Oklahoma

a second appeal through a superior court. Further
information about this appeal will be provided by the Appeal a denied application by contacting your local
state following another decision of denial. Department of Human Services office, explaining
why you are dissatisfied with the decision and asking
for a hearing.
Ohio
The local office must work to set up the hearing for
Appeal a denied application within 90 days of the you. You can represent yourself in the case or hire
decision by requesting a fair hearing. During the legal counsel. Bring evidence that supports your case
hearing, you can represent yourself in the case or hire and present witnesses.
a legal representative. Provide evidence that supports
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If the hearing officer rules in favor of the DHS, request • By completing the above form and mailing it
a second appeal through a superior district court your local county assistance office
within 10 days. Further information about this second • By calling a county assistance office and
appeal will be provided by the DHS after a second requesting a fair hearing orally
decision of denial.
When it comes to the fair hearing, which can be done
over the telephone or in person, bring evidence to
Oregon support your case and witnesses to testify on your
behalf.
To appeal a denied application submit your request
orally or in writing by submitting the Administrative In the event the judge rules in favor of the county
Hearing Request (https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/ assistance office and denies your request for
HealthyPeopleFamilies/wic/Documents/administrative- benefits, take your appeal to a superior court. The
hearing-request.pdf) to a local DHS office within 90 judge’s decision letter will explain the next steps you
days. need to take.

During the hearing, you can represent yourself in the

case or hire legal representatives. Bring evidence that Puerto Rico
supports your case and present witnesses.
The administrative law judge will choose to either
To appeal a PAN benefits denial, you will need to
have the hearing via telephone or in person.
submit either a written statement or a filled-out and
signed appeal form (by mail or in person) to the
In the event that you do not agree with the outcome,
following address:
file a second appeal with a superior court. You will
find information on the specific steps to take in the
Junta Adjudicativa del Departamento de la
letter detailing the judge’s decision.
Familia
P.O Box 11398
San Juan, PR 00910-1398
Pennsylvania
You can also submit it by mail, by fax, by email or in
Appeal a denied application within 90 days by person at your local Family Department offices. The
requesting a fair hearing. This can be done in the form or statement needs to be submitted no later
following ways: than 15 days after the date on the denial letter.
• By visiting a local county assistance office and
submitting the following form: http://services.
dpw.state.pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/ma/PA-
FS_162_F_7-14.pdf

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The written statement must include: Rhode Island

• Your contact information To appeal a denied application, submit a request

• Your address within 90 days in the following ways:
• References to rules or regulations that support
your claim (if you are acquainted with them) • By logging on to your account on https://
healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage
• The resolution you wish the division to take
and clicking “file an appeal”

Include a copy of the notice and the envelope with • By calling the Department of Human Services
at 1-855-697-4347
the office seal (if received by mail) and sign the
statement. • By visiting a local office and submitting the
appeal form (http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/
After the appeal is received, the department will SNAPOHHS-121AppealsFormRev11-29-16.pdf)
have 10 days to justify the denial. The Administrative • By filling out the appeals form (http://
Committee will be the one in charge of holding the www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/SNAPOHHS-
hearing and resolving the denial case. 121AppealsFormRev11-29-16.pdf) and sending it
by mail to:
The chairperson of the committee will send a notice ATTN: Appeals STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
with the date, time and place of the hearing. Bring P.O. Box
evidence and witnesses to support your claim. You 8709, Cranston, RI 02920-8787
can represent yourself or hire legal representation.
In terms of the hearing process, you have the right
To avoid the hearing, one of the parties or the to legal representation or to represent yourself. You
committee itself may schedule a pre-hearing to must present evidence in support of your case and
attempt to resolve the dispute. If an agreement is not bring witnesses. If you do not agree with the decision
reached, the hearing will be scheduled. at the end of the hearing, bring the case to a superior
court for judicial review.
The final decision will be made by the committee
and a report will be written explaining the reasons for
their determination. The resolution must be reached
South Carolina
no later than 90 days after the hearing.
You have to appeal a denied application within 90
If you disagree with the decision you can appeal to the days either in writing or orally to the DSS in order to
chairperson no later than 20 days after the decision begin the process.
is issued, and the chairperson will have 15 days to
consider the case. If the decision is upheld, you can Request a fair hearing by calling one of the following
numbers:
then file another appeal to Puerto Rico’s Appeals
Court.

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 Toll-free: 1-800-311-7220 attempt to overturn the original denial notice. If the
If you are local: 803-898-8080 hearing results in another denial, request a judicial
TTY: 1-800-311-7219 review and bring your case to a superior court to have
the decision reviewed.
After submitting a request, you will be sent the DSS
Brochure 2410, the Fair Hearings Brochure. You do
not have to fill out a form, as that is the responsibility Tennessee
of the Agency during this process. You are responsible
for gathering and submitting the evidence you wish You need to appeal a denied application within 90
to present during the hearing. You can represent days either in writing (by mail or in person) or orally
yourself during the case or hire a legal representative. (by phone or in person) to a county office. Depending
on how you requested your appeal, you will receive
If you receive another adverse decision, file for a the Appeal for the Fair Hearing form (either in person
reconsideration within 10 days. This gives you the or by mail). After signing and submitting this form to
chance to explain why you disagree with the decision your local office, the department can begin to set up
and provide more evidence. a hearing.

You can also begin an appeal by requesting a fair

If the reconsideration does not result in a positive
hearing through a local service center or a state
outcome, file for a second appeal with the
office. If you choose to go through one of these
Administrative Law Court for a judicial review. This
offices specifically, they will complete the necessary
brings your case to a superior court. You must submit
form for you.
a request for this appeal within 30 days of the fair
hearing decision. During the hearing, you will be able to present
evidence and have legal representation in order to
attempt to overturn the original denial notice. If the
South Dakota hearing results in another denial, you can ask for two
additional hearings.
Appeal a denied application within 90 days by
You can request a reconsideration hearing, where you
submitting a request in writing or orally to a local DSS
state why you are requesting relief and the hearing
office in order to begin the process.
officer or administrative law judge reviews the case
again. You must request this within 15 days of the
When you submit a request to your local office, they
hearing decision.
must complete Form DSS-EA-319, Oral/Written
Request for Administrative Hearing on your behalf in Then, you can request a judicial review, where you
order to begin the process. bring the decision to a superior court (chancery
court) in Tennessee for the case to be reviewed and
During the hearing, you will be able to present decided upon. You must request this within 60 days
evidence and have legal representation in order to of the most recent hearing decision.

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Texas • By calling 340-774-2399 ext. 4380 and
requesting a fair hearing

You have the right to file an appeal about a denied • By filling out the form available at the end of
application within 90 days of the notice. Submit your the printable SNAP application form (http://
appeal in writing or orally. www.dhs.gov.vi/financial_programs/documents/
SNAPCashApplication-ENGLISH_Updated_001.pdf)

Once notified of an applicant’s dissatisfaction with or writing a letter explaining your request and
a decision and a request for a fair hearing, the local sending either one by mail to:
office must send over the request in order for a hearing Director of Operations
to be arranged. During the hearing, bring evidence Department of Human Services
and witness testimony to support your case. Obtain Division of Family Assistance
representation or you represent yourself. During the 1303 Hospital Ground, STE 1
hearing, the office can request additional information, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-6722
which can extend the appeals process.
The request must be submitted within 90 days after
If you are denied benefits once again after a fair the date on the notice. Seek legal representation for
hearing, you have the opportunity to appeal that your appeal or, if you prefer, represent yourself in the
decision two more times. case. You can present evidence and/or witnesses
to support your claim. A judge will make the final
You can request an administrative review. In this decision regarding your case.
review, an agency attorney reviews the hearing
record of the fair hearing that just passed to decide
if the right decision was made. The attorney then Utah
makes a decision. You must submit a request for an
administrative review in writing within 30 days of the To appeal a denial of food stamps benefits, you must
hearing decision. fill out a Hearing Rights and Request for Hearing
Form: https://jobs.utah.gov/appeals/490.pdf. Send it to
Then, you can request a judicial review. In this review, your local Workforce Services Employment Center.
you take the decision to a superior court for review.
You must request a judicial review within 30 days of You must submit this form within 90 days of your
the administrative review decision. denial notice. You can seek legal representation for
your appeal or represent yourself in the case. In the
event that your appeal results in the same decision,
U.S. Virgin Islands request a second appeal at the judicial level with a
superior court.
There are multiple ways to file an appeal:

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Vermont If you do not agree with the decision after the hearing,
request a review during which you provide additional
information for the court to consider. You have 10 days
There are multiple ways to file an appeal. These are:
to request a review from the decision date. Otherwise,
• By clicking on “My Requests” after logging request a second appeal. This is considered a judicial
on to your online account: https://portal. review and takes place in superior court.
healthconnect.vermont.gov/VTHBELand/welcome.
action During the hearing process, you can get legal counsel
• By calling the Health Connect toll-free number or represent yourself. You can present evidence and
at: 1-855-899-9600 witnesses to support your appeal.
• By emailing an explanation of your wish to
appeal to: AHS.DVHAHealthCareAppealsTeam@
vermont.gov Washington
• By mailing a letter explaining your wish to
appeal a decision here: You must request an administrative hearing within
Vermont Health Connect 90 days of a denial notice. You can submit a hearing
280 State Dr. request verbally or in writing. It does not have to be
Waterbury, VT 05671 with a certain form. The request must be submitted
to the Department of Social and Health Services or
A Health Connect employee will work with you to set the Office of Administrative Hearings at:
up the appeal. You can choose to represent yourself
or be represented by someone else during the appeals PO Box 42489
process. Olympia, WA 98504-2489

You can also request a fair hearing by contacting You can make a hearing request to any department
a member of the Human Services Board: https:// employee. You must provide this information:
governor.vermont.gov/boards_and_commissions/
human_services • The date of the request
• The date when you received the denial
• The name of the person making the request
Virginia
• What the request is for

You must request an administrative hearing within • Why you are not satisfied with the decision
90 days of a denial notice. You can submit a hearing
request verbally or in writing. The local agency is During the hearing, an administrative law judge will
required by law to provide access to a Notice of preside and make a decision regarding the case. You
Appeal form so you can submit a request. can request a review of the decision by providing
You can fax the completed form to the Division of additional information, which the judge can consider.
Appeals and Fair Hearings at: 804-726-7656. Otherwise, you have 21 days to file a second appeal.

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This is considered a judicial review and takes place in Health Service office. They will set up a hearing for
superior court. your case to be heard.

The Board of Appeals will provide information on During the hearing process, you can get legal counsel
how to request a judicial review with the decision or represent yourself. You can present evidence and
notification they send. witnesses to support your appeal

If you received a fair hearing decision within the last

West Virginia year, you will not be given an administrative hearing
to appeal the benefits decision.

If you receive a denial letter, you must request an

administrative hearing within 90 days of the notice.
Wyoming
Fill out the following form: http://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/
Services/familyassistance/PolicyManual/Documents/
Chapter%206/DFA_FH_1.pdf If you receive a denial letter, you must request an
administrative hearing within 90 days of the notice.
The hearing and decision will both occur within 60
This form allows you to request a pre-hearing
days of when you applied.
conference, where you can ask questions and
potentially decide against further action and/or a fair
When you apply for a hearing, you must make a
hearing. request in writing (mail or email) with this information:

You can have a hearing in person or by phone.

• The date of the request
Regardless of your choice, the Department of Health
• The name of the person making the request
and Human Resources worker can help you arrange
the hearing and transport, if necessary. • What the request is for

When completed, send the form to your local DHHR office. You will receive the decision within 20 days (30 days if
extra information was asked for during the process).
During the hearing process, you can get legal counsel
If it is another denial, file for a reconsideration within
or represent yourself. You can present evidence and
10 days. Then, the final decision will be logged and
witnesses to support your appeal.
sent to you by mail.

If you wish to file a second appeal, submit a request to

Wisconsin the District Court within 30 days. Then, if you receive
another denial, a third appeal can be made through
the Supreme Court. Throughout this process, you
If you receive a denial letter, you must request an
can get legal counsel or you can represent yourself.
administrative hearing within 90 days of the notice.
You can present evidence and witnesses to support
Submit your request to your local Department of
your appeal.

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How to Renew Your
SNAP Benefits

To continue receiving SNAP benefits, recipients must recertify before the end of their benefits period. This process
is also called redetermination or renewal.

If a recipient completes the recertification before the original certification period ends, benefit issuance will
continue on schedule uninterruptedly for another year (or two years for families with elderly or disabled members).
If a recipient does not recertify, his or her benefits will end when the certification period ends.

The recertification process varies by state. Some states require recipients to complete an interview in person, but
most states only require a phone interview in order for a current beneficiary to be recertified for SNAP benefits. An
application will also need to be submitted.

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About 45 days before the end of a beneficiary’s certification period, most states will issue a notice of expiration
(NOE) or recertification.

The NOE will include:

• The date your household’s certification period comes to an end

• The date by which you need to submit the recertification application to continue receiving benefits
• The consequences of not submitting your application on time
• The notice of your right to have your application received as long as it is signed and you include your name
and address
• Alternate methods you can follow to submit your recertification application (mainly for households with no
means to reach a certification office for a representative to submit the form)
• Mailing information for the office the application must be sent to
• Information on your right to request a fair hearing if the recertification application is denied
• Notice explaining that households receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can apply for recertification
at a Social Security Administration office
• Notice that informs the household that if it does not attend the interview, benefits will be delayed or denied,
and that the household is responsible for scheduling a new interview and for providing verification documents

According to federal regulations, the NOE will be sent at least one day before the last certification period month
begins, and the beneficiary will get up to 15 days to send their application.

The form that you receive will typically include a good deal of pre-filled information, allowing you to simply rectify
any changes that you have not yet reported to the SNAP office and submit the form for processing.

Do not wait until your recertification to notify your SNAP office about changes to your household. Please refer to
the section called “Reporting Household Changes” on page 37 of the guide for more information.

Recertification Process
by Location

Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Alabama A form will arrive by mail with the NOE You can file your recertification up to 30 days after
before the last month of certification the certification period is over. Otherwise, you will
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it need to apply for SNAP all over again.
in person.

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Alaska A form will arrive by mail with the NOE

before the last month of certification
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it
in person.

OR

Print and submit this application form:

http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/e-forms/
pdf/gen72.pdf

American Information is not available online. Contact the DPHHS office for more information.
Samoa Find contact information on page 11.

Arizona A form will arrive by mail with the NOE The form will be called no. DCO-268.
before the last month of certification
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it
in person.

Arkansas A form will arrive by mail with the NOE

before the last month of certification
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it
in person.

California Renew your eligibility online: http://www. To renew your benefits online you will need to have
benefitscal.org/ an account in the state platform.

OR

Fill out and submit this form: https://

www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/
forms/English/cf37.pdf

Colorado A form will arrive by mail with the NOE Find the county directory for mailing information
before the last month of certification here: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it contact-your-county
in person.

OR

Renew your eligibility online: https://

coloradopeak.secure.force.com/

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Commonwealth A notice of disposition will arrive by mail You will be subject to an interview and verification
of Northern with the new application form to be filled of eligibility before your certification period can be
Mariana Islands out and submitted. Send it back by mail extended.
or submit it in person.

Connecticut A form will arrive by mail with the NOE To apply for a recertification online, you need to
before the last month of certification wait until the certification date is less than 60 days
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it away. At that point, the option will become available
in person. online.

OR

Renew your eligibility online: http://www.

connect.ct.gov/

Delaware A form will arrive by mail with the NOE To renew your benefits online you will need to have
before the last month of certification an account in the state platform.
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it
in person.

OR

Renew your eligibility online: https://

assist.dhss.delaware.gov/

District of You will need to download an application Form in English: https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/

Columbia form, fill it out, sign it and submit it in dc/sites/dhs/publication/attachments/Combined_
person or by mail to: Application_December-2015_%28English_%202_0.pdf
Case Record Management Unit
Economic Security Administration Form in Amharic: https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/
dc/sites/dhs/publication/attachments/Combined_
Department of Human Services
Application_v42_Amharic_Interactive_2.pdf
P.O. Box 91560
Washington, DC, 20090
Form in Spanish: https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/
dc/sites/dhs/publication/attachments/Combined_
The application form is combined, which Application_December_2015-Spanish_0_3.pdf
means you can recertify your application
for Food Stamps and reapply for Cash You can upload documents that show changes in your
Assistance and Medicaid at the same status online:
time. https://dcbenefits.dhs.dc.gov/

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Florida A form will arrive by mail with the NOE If you have an account in the state portal and you
before the last month of certification have activated notifications, you will also be able to
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it get a notification by email.
in person.

OR

Renew your eligibility online: https://

www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/

Georgia A form will arrive by mail with the NOE Download renewal application form: https://
before the last month of certification dfcs.georgia.gov/document/form/food-stamp-
starts. Send it back by mail or submit it medicaid-and-tanf-renewal-form-508/download [PDF
in person. download]

OR To renew your benefits online you will need to have

an account in the state platform.
Renew your eligibility online: https://
gateway.ga.gov/access/

Guam Information is not available. Please contact your local agency to request more
information. For contact information, please refer to
page 12.

Hawaii A form will arrive by mail with the NOE Households that receive financial assistance
before the last month of certification and complete the redetermination before the last
starts. The department will also include certification month of SNAP will automatically be
a scheduled appointment for an recertified and continue receiving benefits.
interview. Send back the application by
mail or submit it in person.

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Idaho A form will arrive by mail with the NOE Printable re-evaluation form with interview request
before the last month of certification in English:
starts. The department will also include https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/
a telephone number for you to request FoodCashAssistance/WebRE200.pdf
an interview, if necessary. Send back
the application by mail or submit it in Printable re-evaluation form without interview
person. request in English:
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/
FoodCashAssistance/WEB_RE100_EN.pdf

Printable re-evaluation form with interview request

in Spanish:
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/
FoodCashAssistance/Informed_Choice/Web_
RE200_SP.pdf

Printable re-evaluation form without interview

request in Spanish:
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/
FoodCashAssistance/Informed_Choice/Web_
RE100S.pdf

Illinois A form will arrive by mail with the NOE To learn how to renew your benefits online read
before the last month of certification this quick guide: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/
starts. The department will also include OneNetLibrary/27894/documents/ABE/IES-
a scheduled appointment for an ABEGuideforCustomers10_2017.pdf
interview. Send back the application by
mail or submit it in person.

OR

Renew online: https://abe.illinois.gov/

To renew your benefits online you will
need to have an account in the state
platform.

Indiana You will receive a NOE with the

application to fill out and a phone
number that you can call to request your
interview. You must bring documents
to verify your situation and continued
eligibility.

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Iowa A pre-filled form will arrive by mail Example of recertification eligibility form in English:
with an NOE before the last month of https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/470-2881.
certification starts. The department will pdf?051820202119
also include a scheduled appointment [Not pre-filled by county office]
for an interview.
Send back the application by mail. Example of recertification eligibility form in Spanish:
https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/470-2881S.
pdf?051820202122
[Not pre-filled by county office]

Kansas A pre-filled form will arrive by mail Regular households will have their eligibility
with an NOE before or on the day the reviewed every 12 months, while elderly or disabled
last month of certification starts. households will be reviewed every 24 months.
The department will also include a
scheduled appointment for an interview, Printable review form in English:
if applicable. http://content.dcf.ks.gov/EES/KEESM/Forms/ES-
3100REVIEW05-19.pdf

Printable review form in Spanish:

http://content.dcf.ks.gov/EES/KEESM/Forms/ES-
3100REVIEW05-19Spanish.pdf

Kentucky A “Notice of Renewal Interview” will be To renew your benefits online you will need to
issued on the 15th of the month before have an account in the state platform. Learn more
the last month of the certification period. about the process here: https://benefind.ky.gov/
The notice will inform the household Anonymous/OpenFile?option=ARB
that they have to schedule an interview
and provide any missing documents to
prove their continued eligibility for SNAP.

OR

Renew your application and upload

verification online: http://www.benefind.
ky.gov/

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Louisiana A NOE will be sent to your home with An interview is not required. It will only be requested
the details to start your recertification if information needs additional verification.
application in person or by mail. To renew your benefits online you will need to have
an account in the state platform.
OR

Renew your application online: https://

cafe-cp.dcfs.la.gov/selfservice/

Maine You will receive a NOE at home with To renew your benefits online you will need to have
instructions on how to send your paper an account in the state platform.
application to your local office. Mailing
information will also be included.

OR

Complete your recertification online:

https://www1.maine.gov/benefits/
account/login.html

Maryland The recertification form will arrive at An interview may or may not be necessary. It will
your home attached to a NOE with depend on the information you submit and if there
instructions on how to send your are any changes.
application to your local office. Mailing
information will also be included.

Massachusetts The recertification form will arrive at DTA Connect FAQs: https://www.mass.gov/
your home attached to a NOE with info-details/dta-connect-frequently-asked-
instructions on how to send your questions#general-
application to your local office.

OR

Apply for recertification online through

DTA Connect:
https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/

OR

Apply via the DTA Connect mobile

app: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/
download-the-dta-connect-mobile-app

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Michigan The redetermination form (DHS-2063-B) Most interviews are conducted by telephone. If you
will arrive at your home attached to a or a caseworker prefer an in-person interview, you
notice, which will include the date and can request one.
time of your interview, the proof you
need to provide, the due date and a To renew your benefits online you will need to have
return envelope for you to mail the form. an account in the state platform.

OR

Apply for redetermination online: https://

www.michigan.gov/mibridges

Minnesota You will receive your NOE with the To renew your benefits online you will need to have
recertification form by mail before an account in the state platform.
the end of the month prior to the last
certification month. It will contain all the
necessary information to complete the
process.

OR

Apply online: https://applymn.dhs.

mn.gov/online-app-web/spring/public/
process-login?execution=e2s1

Mississippi The recertification form will arrive at

your home attached to a NOE with
instructions on how to send your
application to your local office.

Missouri You will receive a NOE in the mail along Interviews are always necessary, unless you meet
with a new application form (FS-1) and the elderly and disabled waiver interview criteria.
the instructions to fill it out (https://dss.
mo.gov/fsd/formsmanual/instructions/
fs-1.htm).

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Montana You will receive a NOE along with a The interview must be completed before the 10th of
Redetermination/ Recertification Report the last certification month to ensure your benefits
form before the last certification month will continue uninterruptedly.
starts.

OR

Renew your benefits online: https://app.

mt.gov/epass/Authn/selectIDP.html

Nebraska You will receive a NOE by mail with the You will need to have an account in order to
instructions to renew your benefits. complete the recertification application online.
You will need to have an interview and Learn more here: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Documents/
verification before being approved or ACCESSNebraskaBrochure.pdf.
denied recertification.

OR

Redetermine your eligibility online: http://

dhhs.ne.gov/pages/accessnebraska.
aspx

Nevada The recertification form will arrive at To renew your benefits online you will need to
your home attached to a NOE with have an account in the state platform. When your
instructions on how to send your certification period is close to ending, you will
application to your local office. receive a notification.

OR

Complete your redetermination

application online: https://accessnevada.
dwss.nv.gov/public/landing-page

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

New Hampshire You will receive a NOE at home with To renew your benefits online you will need to have
instructions on how to complete the an account in the state platform.
recertification process and submit your
application (https://nheasy.nh.gov/
forms/E/800R.pdf).

OR

Apply for continued benefits online:

https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/

New Jersey You will receive a notice by mail with

instructions on how to renew your
SNAP application, a recertification
form, an interview appointment letter
and, if necessary, a Notice of Required
Verification (Form NJ SNAP-33).

New Mexico The recertification form will arrive at To renew your benefits online you will need to have
your home attached to a NOE with an account in the state platform.
instructions on how to send your
application to your local office.

OR

Renew your benefits online: https://www.

yes.state.nm.us/yesnm/home/index

New York Each household will receive by mail To renew your benefits online you will need to have
an NOE and instructions (https://otda. an account in the state platform.
ny.gov/programs/applications/4826A.
pdf) on how to submit a recertification
application (https://otda.ny.gov/
programs/applications/4826.pdf).
Submit your application by mail, by fax
or in person (information included in the
NOE).

OR

Complete your recertification application

online: http://www.mybenefits.ny.gov

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

North Carolina Each household will receive a NOE, In some cases, benefits can be renewed online.
the pre-filled recertification form and Once you receive the NOE by mail, call your
instructions to submit a recertification caseworker or DHHS office and learn if you are
application in the mail. eligible.

North Dakota You will receive the “Notice X004 - After submitting the application you will need
Review Due - Interview,” a pre-filled to complete an interview and, if needed, provide
review application form, the NOE and verification.
instructions on where to send the form
by mail. To renew your eligibility online you will need to have
an account in the state platform.

Ohio The recertification form will arrive at To renew your benefits online you will need to have
your home attached to a NOE with an account in the state platform.
instructions on how to send your
application to your local office.

OR

Renew your benefits online:

https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/

Oklahoma Renew your benefits by phone, mail To renew your benefits online you will need to have
or fax. To do so, simply follow the an account on the state website.
instructions in the NOE you will get by
mail.

OR

Renew your benefits online at: https://

www.okdhslive.org/

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

Oregon You will receive a recertification or Recertification packets are not sent outside the
packet by mail with instructions and a state.
form to fill out and send back.

Pennsylvania You will receive a NOE by mail To renew your benefits online you will need to have
(http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/ an account on the state website.
oimpolicymanuals/snap/PA_10_SFSPO.
pdf) with the renewal form, an interview
appointment notice and a verification
checklist (http://services.dpw.state.
pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/snap/
PA_253.pdf). You will need to mail your
application.

OR

Complete your benefits renewal

application online:
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/
compass.web/Public/CMPHome

Puerto Rico You will receive a NOE and will need

to submit a renewal form by mail or in
person.

Rhode Island You will receive a NOE by mail with Elderly and disabled families will get a mid-
instructions and a form to fill out and certification reminder letter, reminding them to
send back. report changes.

OR

Renew your benefits online: https://

healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/
DisplayHomePage

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South Carolina You will receive a NOE with a renewal

form (https://dss.sc.gov/resource-
library/forms_brochures/files/3807-a.
pdf), interview notification and details
on needed verification information.
Mail the information to the office
address included in the form, send it
by fax to 803-734-2012 or by email to
SNAPTANFInbox@dss.sc.gov.

South Dakota Households will receive a notice of To renew your benefits online you will need to have
renewal by mail along with instructions an account on the state website.
on how to send the form back and the
next steps of the process. Send the
form back by mail, by email, by fax or in
person.

OR

Renew your benefits online:

https://apps.sd.gov/ss36snap/web/
Portal/Default.aspx

Tennessee You will receive a NOE by mail with

instructions, a renewal form to fill
out and send back and an interview
appointment notice.

Texas Households will receive a NOE, To renew your benefits online you will need to have
recertification form and interview an account on the state website.
appointment notice by mail. They can
either submit the form by mail, by fax or
in person.

OR

Renew your benefits online:

https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/

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 Location Recertification Method(s) Notes

U.S. Virgin Information is not available. Please contact your local SNAP office to request
Islands more information. For contact information, please
refer to page 16.

Utah You will receive a review NOE as well as To renew your benefits online you will need to have
a review form to fill out and send back. an account on the state website.
An interview and verification will be
required as well.

OR

You can renew your benefits online:

https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase

Vermont You will receive by mail a reminder To renew your benefits online you will need to have
letter and recertification form (ESD 202) an account on the state website.
to reapply. You need to complete an
interview and provide verification.

OR

Recertify online:
https://mybenefits.ahs.state.vt.us/Login.
aspx

Virginia You will receive a notice as well as a To renew your benefits online you will need to have
renewal application form to fill out and an account on the state website.
send back.

OR

Renew your benefits online:

https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/

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Washington You will receive a notice as well as a To renew your benefits online you will need to have
renewal application form to fill out and an account on the state website.
send back.
Online renewal tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/
OR watch?v=_mcnmWMno4s&feature=youtu.be

Renew your benefits online:

https://www.washingtonconnection.
org/eapplication/home.
go?action=ERIntroduction&source=

West Virginia You will receive an instruction letter as To renew your benefits online you will need to have
well as a renewal application form to fill an account on the state website.
out and send back by mail to the office
indicated in the instructions.

OR

Complete your redetermination

application online: https://www.wvpath.
org/

Wisconsin A notice will be sent by mail to your To renew your benefits online you will need to have
home with instructions on how to renew an account on the state website.
your benefits.

OR

Renew your benefits online: https://

access.wisconsin.gov/access/

Wyoming Households will receive a NOE (F801) as

well as a SNAP recertification reminder
notice (X101) with the instructions
to renew the benefits. Submit the
recertification application form by mail,
as detailed in the instructions you will
receive.

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SNAP Fraud Consequences
and How to Report Fraud

To continue receiving benefits from SNAP, you must follow the program’s guidelines and avoid fraud.

What is considered
SNAP fraud?
The main instances of SNAP fraud are:

• When someone exchanges SNAP benefits for cash (considered trafficking and illegal)
• When individuals provide false information on their SNAP application in order to receive benefits or to receive
a larger allotment
• When a retailer that has been disqualified to participate in the program lies on their application to become an
approved EBT retailer again
• When a retailer accepts food stamps as payment for unauthorized items like tobacco, paper products or
alcohol

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What happens if I receive a higher benefit amount
than what I am entitled to and I do not report it?
SNAP recipients who do not report changes or overpayments can be penalized and even lose the assistance
altogether.

Does the government take action against

those who commit SNAP fraud?
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has hundreds of investigators and analysts dedicated to
determining household and retailer compliance. The FNS conducts undercover investigations on retailers and
individuals suspected of fraud and works with state law enforcement officials to reduce trafficking operations.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), USDA, is in charge of investigating criminal violations of the Food Stamp
Act.

Note: Unlawfully holding or using food stamps benefits of $100 or more constitutes a felony, while illegally
holding or using less than $100 of benefits is considered a misdemeanor.

How can I report

SNAP fraud?
If you suspect SNAP fraud, report it right away.

Fraud reports of any kind can be filed online with the USDA Office of Inspector General here: https://www.usda.gov/
oig/.

You can also report SNAP fraud via phone by calling the hotlines below:
• 800-424-9121
• 202-690-1622
• 202-690-1202 (TDD)

If you would rather mail a detailed concern, send your letter to:

United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General

PO Box 23399
Washington, DC 20026-3399
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Sources

1. What is SNAP?
1.0.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/facts
1.0.2. https://frac.org/programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
1.0.3. https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/policy-basics-the-supple-
mental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
1.0.4. https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Can-I-still-use-paper-food-stamp-coupons-
For-SNAP-Clients&sa=D&ust=1589985332906000&usg=AFQjCNG0tLT_Dxe-
7EqDgePIhaBkaKEcGqQ
1.0.5. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/3095.htm
1.0.6. https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/teacher/examples_of_
taxable_nontaxable_income.pdf
2. Eligible Food Items Covered by SNAP
2.0.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items
2.0.2. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/snap/SNAP-Staple-
Foods.pdf
2.0.3. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/Accesso-
ry-Foods-List.pdf
2.0.4. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/snap/2017-02-Policy-Re-
tailer%20Eligibility-Prepared-Heated-Foods.pdf
3. Contact Information by Location
3.1. Alabama
3.1.1. https://dhr.alabama.gov/food-assistance/
3.1.2. https://mydhr.alabama.gov/
3.2. Alaska
3.2.1. http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/SNAP/default.aspx
3.2.2. http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/contacts.aspx

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3.3. Arizona
3.3.1. https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food/nutrition-assistance
3.3.2. https://des.az.gov/find-your-local-office
3.4. Arkansas
3.4.1. https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dco/programs-services/
support-services
3.4.2. https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/offices
3.5. California
3.5.1. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/food-nutrition/calfresh
3.5.2. http://www.benefitscal.com/
3.5.3. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh
3.6. Colorado
3.6.1. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/supplemental-nutrition-assis-
tance-program-snap
3.6.2. https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/CONCT?PageId=AGH-
ME&Lang=EN&C4HCORedirect=
3.7. Connecticut

3.7.1. https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Supplemental-Nutrition-Assistance-Pro-
gram---SNAP/Apply

3.7.2. https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/About-the-Department-of-Social-Services/Contact

3.8. Delaware

3.8.1. https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/foodstamps.html

3.8.2. https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/locations.html

3.8.3. https://www.delawarerelay.com/
3.9. District of Columbia
3.9.1. https://dhs.dc.gov/snapinfo
3.9.2. https://dhs.dc.gov/node/117522

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3.10. Florida
3.10.1. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/SNAP-shutdown-
faqs-SP.shtml
3.10.2. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/food-assis-
tance-and-suncap.shtml
3.10.3. https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/
3.11. Georgia
3.11.1. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamps
3.11.2. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations
3.11.3. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/sites/dfcs.georgia.gov/files/47%20Spanish.pdf
3.12. Guam
3.12.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory
3.13. Hawaii
3.13.1. http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap/
3.13.2. https://www.relayhawaii.com/
3.14. Idaho
3.14.1. https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/foodcashassistance/tabid/59/default.
aspx
3.14.2. https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ContactUs/tabid/127/Default.aspx
3.15. Illinois
3.15.1. http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357
3.15.2. http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12
3.16. Indiana
3.16.1. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2691.htm
3.16.2. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2999.htm
3.16.3. http://relayindiana.com/
3.17. Iowa
3.17.1. https://dhs.iowa.gov/food-assistance
3.17.2. https://dhs.iowa.gov/dhs_office_locator
3.17.3. https://dhs.iowa.gov/contact-us

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3.18. Kansas
3.18.1. http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/FoodAssistance.aspx
3.18.2. http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/Pages/DCFOfficeLocatorMap.aspx
3.19. Kentucky
3.19.1. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/nab/Pages/snap.aspx
3.20. Louisiana
3.20.1. http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/get-snap
3.21. Maine
3.21.1. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/food-supplement
3.21.2. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/contact/hotlines

3.21.3. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/contact/offices
3.22. Maryland
3.22.1. http://dhs.maryland.gov/food-supplement-program/
3.22.2. https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/dssMap
3.23. Massachusetts
3.23.1. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/relay-using-tty
3.23.2. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps
3.23.3. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance/loca-
tions?_page=1
3.24. Michigan
3.24.1. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527---,00.html
3.24.2. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_5461---,00.html
3.24.3. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339--352302--,00.html
3.25. Minnesota
3.25.1. https://mn.db101.org/mn/programs/income_support/food_support/faqs.
htm
3.25.2. https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nu-
trition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.
jsp
3.25.3. https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nu-
trition/contact-us/

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3.26. Mississippi
3.26.1. https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/
3.26.2. https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/contact/
3.26.3. https://www.mscrd.org/mississippi-relay/
3.27. Missouri
3.27.1. https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
3.27.2. https://dss.mo.gov/dss_map/
3.27.3. https://dss.mo.gov/toll.htm
3.28. Montana
3.28.1. https://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/SNAP
3.28.2. https://directory.mt.gov/
3.29. Nebraska
3.29.1. https://www.nebraskarelay.com/tty.html
3.29.2. http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/SNAP.aspx
3.29.3. http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Public-Assistance-Offices.aspx
3.30. Nevada
3.30.1. https://dwss.nv.gov/SNAP/Food/
3.30.2. https://dwss.nv.gov/Contact/Welfare/
3.30.3. https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Features/
Forms/2905-EGS_Application%20for%20Assistance.pdf
3.31. New Hampshire
3.31.1. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dfa/foodstamps/index.htm
3.31.2. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/contactus/districtoffices.htm
3.32. New Jersey
3.32.1. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/hotlines/
3.32.2. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/index.shtml
3.32.3. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/njsnap/cbss/index.html

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3.33. New Mexico
3.33.1. https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForAssistance/Supplemental_Nutri-
tion_Assistance_Program__SNAP_.aspx
3.33.2. https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForAssistance/Field_Offices_1.aspx
3.33.3. https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/Contact_Us.aspx
3.34. New York
3.34.1. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826.pdf
3.34.2. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/
3.34.3. https://otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/dss.asp
3.35. North Carolina
3.35.1. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-
services-food-stamps
3.35.2. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/local-dss-directory
3.35.3. https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/Text_Telephone_Devices.pdf
3.36. North Dakota
3.36.1. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/financialhelp/foodstamps.html
3.36.2. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/countysocialserv/index.html
3.37. Ohio
3.37.1. http://jfs.ohio.gov/OFam/foodstamps.stm
3.37.2. http://jfs.ohio.gov/OFam/cmandfsa.stm
3.37.3. http://jfs.ohio.gov/County/County_Directory.pdf
3.37.4. https://www.ohiorelay.com/
3.38. Oklahoma
3.38.1. http://oklahomarelay.com/whatisrelay.html
3.38.2. http://www.okdhs.org/services/snap/Pages/default.aspx
3.38.3. http://www.okdhs.org/contactus/Pages/default.aspx
3.39. Oregon
3.39.1. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/Pages/contacts.aspx
3.39.2. https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-benefits
3.39.3. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/Offices/Pages/Self-Sufficiency.aspx

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3.40. Pennsylvania
3.40.1. https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SNAP.aspx
3.40.2. https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Find%20Facilities.
aspx
3.40.3. https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome (Con-
tact US tab)
3.41. Puerto Rico
3.41.1. https://servicios.adsef.pr.gov/programaAsistenciaNutricional.aspx
3.41.2. https://servicios.adsef.pr.gov/contactenos.aspx
3.42. Rhode Island
3.42.1. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/DHSOffices/SNAP_contact.php
3.42.2. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/SNAPEligibility.php
3.42.3. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/DHSOffices/index.php
3.43. South Carolina
3.43.1. https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/snap/
3.43.2. https://dss.sc.gov/contact/
3.43.3. https://www.relaysouthcarolina.com/tty
3.43.4.
3.44. South Dakota
3.44.1. https://dss.sd.gov/findyourlocaloffice/
3.44.2. https://apps.sd.gov/ss36snap/web/Portal/Default.aspx
3.44.3. https://relaysd.com/about-ted/equipment-types/tty
3.45. Tennessee
3.45.1. https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/supplemental-nutrition-as-
sistance-program-snap.html
3.45.2. https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/humanservices/for-families/supplemen-
tal-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/office-locator-family-assistance.html
3.46. Texas
3.46.1. https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/snap
3.46.2. https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/more-info
3.46.3. http://relaytexas.com/es

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3.47. U.S. Virgin Islands
3.47.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory
3.48. Utah
3.48.1. https://relay.utah.gov/
3.48.2. https://jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/foodstamps/index.html
3.48.3. https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/officesearch/#/map
3.49. Vermont
3.49.1. https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT
3.49.2. https://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/contact-us/districts
3.49.3. https://www.vermontrelay.com/tty
3.50. Virginia
3.50.1. https://www.dss.virginia.gov/contact_us/
3.50.2. https://www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency/index.cgi
3.50.3. https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
3.51. Washington
3.51.1. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food
3.51.2. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-locations
3.52. West Virginia
3.52.1. https://dhhr.wv.gov/cdhh/resources/Pages/WV-Relay-Service.aspx
3.52.2. https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Pages/Supplemen-
tal-Nutritional-Assistance-Program-(Former-Food-Stamp-Program).aspx
3.52.3. http://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Documents/DHHR.BCF.LocalOffices.pdf
3.53. Wisconsin
3.53.1. https://www.wisconsinrelay.com/tty
3.53.2. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/index.htm
3.53.3. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth/imagency/index.htm
3.54. Wyoming
3.54.1. https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/supplemen-
tal-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/
3.54.2. https://wymedicaid.portal.conduent.com/Webportal/DFS_Offices_by_Coun-
ty.pdf

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4. Eligibility Requirements for SNAP
4.54.1. https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/policy-basics-the-supple-
mental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
4.54.2. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/
eligibility&sa=D&ust=1589985332838000&usg=AFQjCNGR9nwG0qDiHXb-
MPhz54UpteEFG8g
4.54.3. http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/e-forms/pdf/FSP76(06-4127)FFY2020.pdf
4.54.4. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fpl.asp#:~:text=The%20Federal%20
Poverty%20Level%20(FPL,certain%20federal%20benefits%20and%20pro-
grams.
4.54.5. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/17/2020-00858/an-
nual-update-of-the-hhs-poverty-guidelines
4.54.6. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap/
4.54.7. https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/how-does-household-
food-assistance-in-puerto-rico-compare-to-the-rest-of
4.54.8. https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/a-quick-guide-to-snap-eli-
gibility-and-benefits
4.54.9. http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Documents/dpa/programs/Nutrition/SNAP-ED/
SNAP-COLA-Memo-FY2020.pdf
4.54.10. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibili-
ty&sa=D&ust=1589985332839000&usg=AFQjCNEPpw2THbV0O504dU-
et-bWBNuoGWg
4.54.11. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/facts
4.54.12. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/work-requirements
4.54.13. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/Homeless_QA_0.pdf
4.54.14. https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10101.pdf
4.54.15. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligibility/citizen/non-citizen-policy
4.54.16. Resources
4.54.16.1. Alabama
4.54.16.1.1. https://apps.dhr.alabama.gov/POE/chapters/Chapter%208.pdf
4.54.16.2. Alaska
4.54.16.2.1. http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/SNAP/default.aspx

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 4.54.16.3. Arizona
4.54.16.3.1. https://dbmefaapolicy.azdes.gov/index.html#page/FAA4%2F4.D_
OTAS.04.32.html%23wwpID0E0NI0FA
4.54.16.4. Arkansas
4.54.16.4.1. https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/dco/Com-
plete_SNAP_Manual.pdf (Section 4000 - 7B4800)
4.54.16.5. California
4.54.16.5.1. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ord/entres/getinfo/pdf/fsman05.pdf
4.54.16.6. Colorado
4.54.16.6.1. https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersion-
Id=8581 (section 4.410)
4.54.16.7. Connecticut
4.54.16.7.1. https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Supplemental-Nutrition-Assis-
tance-Program---SNAP/Eligibility
4.54.16.8. Delaware
4.54.16.8.1. https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Depart-
ment%20of%20Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20
of%20Social%20Services/Delaware%20Social%20Services%20
Manual/9000.shtml
4.54.16.9. District of Columbia
4.54.16.9.1. https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhs/page_content/
attachments/ESA_Policy_Manual_Combined.pdf (Chapter 1.31)
4.54.16.10. Florida
4.54.16.10.1. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/ess-
policymanual/1610.pdf
4.54.16.11. Georgia
4.54.16.11.1. http://odis.dhs.state.ga.us/ViewDocument.aspx?do-
cId=4000865&amp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3BverId=1 [Microsoft
Word Download] (pgs. 3405-10 to 3405-23)
4.54.16.12. Hawaii
4.54.16.12.1. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/up-
loads/2014/01/17-675.pdf (§17-675-57)
4.54.16.13. Idaho
4.54.16.13.1. https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/16/160304.pdf (Chap-
ter 334)

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4.54.16.14. Illinois
4.54.16.14.1. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=46613
4.54.16.14.2. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=15162
4.54.16.15. Indiana
4.54.16.15.1. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/3099.htm
4.54.16.15.2. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/3098.htm
4.54.16.16. Iowa
4.54.16.16.1. https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/7-D.pdf?060920201549
(Chapter D Resource 4)
4.54.16.17. Kansas
4.54.16.17.1. http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Documents/Food/ES-2007_food_asst_bro-
chure_10-08.pdf
4.54.16.17.2. http://content.dcf.ks.gov/EES/KEESM/Current/Home.htm (Chapter
5000, Section 5500 “Vehicles”)
4.54.16.18. Kentucky
4.54.16.18.1. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/nab/Pages/snap.aspx
(“What are the basic eligibility requirements?”)
4.54.16.19. Louisiana
4.54.16.19.1. https://www.powerdms.com/public/LADCFS/tree/docu-
ments/398860 (B-1030)
4.54.16.19.2. https://www.powerdms.com/public/LADCFS/documents/399343
4.54.16.20. Maine
4.54.16.20.1. https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/144/144c301.docx
(Chapter 333-3)
4.54.16.21. Maryland
4.54.16.21.1. https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/Manuals/FSP%20(Food%20
Supplement%20Program)%20Manual/201%20Treatment%20of%20
Licensed%20Vehicles/201%20Vehicles%20rev%204-5-17.pdf
4.54.16.22. Massachusetts
4.54.16.22.1. https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-363-financial-eligibility-stan-
dards-0/download [Word document download]
4.54.16.23. Michigan
4.54.16.23.1. https://dhhs.michigan.gov/OLMWEB/EX/BP/Public/BEM/400.
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4.54.16.24. Minnesota
4.54.16.24.1. https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DY-
NAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestRe-
leased&dDocName=cm_001554#
4.54.16.24.2. https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DY-
NAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestRe-
leased&dDocName=cm_001539#
4.54.16.25. Mississippi
4.54.16.25.1. https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Re-
visedSNAPManual-16.pdf (Volume V, Chapter 5 5101)
4.54.16.26. Missouri
4.54.16.26.1. https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/food-stamps/1110-020-10-vehicles/
4.54.16.27. Montana
4.54.16.27.1. https://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/SNAP
4.54.16.28. Nebraska
4.54.16.28.1. https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_
and_Human_Services_System/Title-475/Chapter-3.pdf (Chapter
3-002)
4.54.16.29. Nevada
4.54.16.29.1. https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Fea-
tures/Eligibility_and_Payments/Chapter%20A_500_Mar%2017%20
release.pdf
4.54.16.30. New Hampshire
4.54.16.30.1. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dfa/foodstamps/eligibility.htm
4.54.16.30.2. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/fsm_htm/newfsm.htm (Section 409)
4.54.16.31. New Jersey
4.54.16.31.1. http://state.nj.us/humanservices/providers/rulefees/regs/
NJAC%2010_87%20New%20Jersey%20Supplemental%20Nutri-
tion%20Program.pdf (Title 10, Chapter 87, )
4.54.16.32. New Mexico
4.54.16.32.1. https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/uploads/files/8_139_510.pdf
4.54.16.33. New York
4.54.16.33.1. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/SNAPSB.pdf (Section 17D)
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 4.54.16.34.1. https://policies.ncdhhs.gov/divisional/social-services/food-and-nu-
trition-services/policy-manuals/fss250.pdf (Section 250.14)
4.54.16.35. North Dakota
4.54.16.35.1. https://dss.sd.gov/docs/economicassistance/snap/snapmanual.
pdf (Section 9500)
4.54.16.36. Ohio
4.54.16.36.1. http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov/CashFoodAssist/FACM/
FAH4000/5101-4-4-03.stm
4.54.16.37. Oklahoma
4.54.16.37.1. http://www.okdhs.org/library/AFSHandbook/Pages/SNAP%20-%20
Application%20Process/SNAP_App_Res.aspx
4.54.16.38. Oregon
4.54.16.38.1. https://apps.state.or.us/cf1/caf/arm/A/461-145-0360.htm
4.54.16.38.2. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SSP/FSM/FSM/06fs-wg4.pdf
4.54.16.39. Pennsylvania
4.54.16.39.1. http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/snap/540_Re-
sources/540_3_Countable_Resources.htm#540.3.5.1_Totally_ex-
cluded_vehicles
4.54.16.39.2. http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/snap/540_Re-
sources/540_3_Countable_Resources.htm#540.3.5.2_Excluded_li-
censed_vehicles
4.54.16.40. Puerto Rico
4.54.16.40.1. http://www.agencias.pr.gov/agencias/secretariado/Reglamentos/
Reglamento%208684%20-%20Reglamento%20para%20esta-
blecer%20las%20normas%20de%20elegibilidad%20del%20pro-
grama%20de%20asistencia%20nutricional%20(PAN).pdf
4.54.16.41. Rhode Island
4.54.16.41.1. http://dhs.ri.gov/Programs/SNAP_Rules_and_Regulations.pdf
(Chapter 1006)
4.54.16.42. South Carolina
4.54.16.42.1. https://dss.sc.gov/media/1843/snap_manual_v40.pd-
f#page=343&zoom=100,92,400
4.54.16.42.2. https://dss.sc.gov/media/1843/snap_manual_v40.pdf (Appendix 2)
4.54.16.43. South Dakota
4.54.16.43.1. https://dss.sd.gov/docs/economicassistance/snap/snapmanual.

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 pdf (Chapter 9500)
4.54.16.44. Tennessee
4.54.16.44.1. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/
SNAP_Manual_07142017_revision.pdf (pg. 106)
4.54.16.45. Texas
4.54.16.45.1. https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/twh/part-a-de-
termining-eligibility/section-1200-resources
4.54.16.46. Utah
4.54.16.46.1. https://jobs.utah.gov/Infosource/eligibilitymanual/500_As-
sets/565-1_Vehicles.htm
4.54.16.46.2. https://jobs.utah.gov/Infosource/eligibilitymanual/Eligibility_Manu-
al.htm (Chapter 500)
4.54.16.47. Vermont
4.54.16.47.1. https://www.ahsnet.ahs.state.vt.us/Public/3sVT/index.htm#t=Re-
sources.htm%23Vehicles1bc-51&rhtocid=_15_4
4.54.16.48. Virginia
4.54.16.48.1. http://vahungersolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VPLC_
Snap_20160429_final.pdf
4.54.16.49. Washington
4.54.16.49.1. https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=388-470-0075
4.54.16.50. West Virginia
4.54.16.50.1. https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Documents/
Binder4.pdf (Chapter 5 Section 5.48)
4.54.16.51. Wisconsin
4.54.16.51.1. http://www.emhandbooks.wisconsin.gov/fsh/fsh.htm (Section
4.4.1, “Assets”)
4.54.16.52. Wyoming
4.54.16.52.1. https://dfs.wyo.gov/about/policy-manuals/snap-and-power-poli-
cy-manual/ (Section 800 “Assets”)
4.54.17. SNAP Income Deductions
4.54.17.1. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/media/file/
COLA%20Memo%20FY%202020.pdf
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4.54.18. State Residency and Citizenship
4.54.18.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
4.54.18.2. https://www.masslegalhelp.org/immigration/benefits/snap-food-
stamps
4.54.18.3. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/book/export/html/645
4.54.18.4. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligibility/citizen/non-citizen-policy
4.54.18.5. http://www.lawandsoftware.com/ina/INA-204-sec1154.html
4.54.18.6. http://www.lawandsoftware.com/ina/INA-203-sec1153.html#a
4.54.18.7. https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP-
67B00446R000100030002-6.pdf
4.54.18.8. https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/sample-pdf/parole-1st_ed-
2016-ch_01.pdf
4.54.19. Work requirements
4.54.19.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/work-requirements
4.54.19.2. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ABAWD/waivers
4.54.19.3. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/work-requirements-policies
4.54.20. Student SNAP Eligibility
4.54.20.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/students
4.54.20.2. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/students/eligibility/
4.54.20.3. https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/food-stamps/advo-
cacy-guide/part2/q45-college-student
4.54.20.4. SNAP for the Homeless or People Living in a Shelter
4.54.20.4.1. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/Homeless_
QA_0.pdf
4.54.20.5. SNAP for Native Americans
4.54.20.5.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir/applicant-recipient
4.54.20.5.2. https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/360
4.54.20.5.3. https://www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir/eligibility-how-apply
4.54.20.5.4. https://www.fns.usda.gov/contacts?f%5B0%5D=pro-
gram%3A23
4.54.20.5.5. https://www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir/fy-2020-income-standards-
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 4.1. Reporting Household Changes
4.1.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/facts
4.1.2. https://www.sccgov.org/ssa/info_notices/fs23qr_english.pdf
4.1.3. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=46873
4.1.4. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/AR2.pdf
5. How to Apply for Food Stamps by Location
5.1. https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/snap-online-a-review-of-state-
government-snap-websites
5.2. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory
5.3. Alabama
5.3.1. https://dhr.alabama.gov/food-assistance/
5.4. Alaska
5.4.1. http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/SNAP/default.aspx
5.4.2. http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/manuals/fs/fsp.htm (Chapter 601)
5.5. Arizona
5.5.1. https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food/nutrition-assistance
5.5.2. https://dbmefaapolicy.azdes.gov/#page/FAA1%2F1.D_Application_Re-
quirements.4.02.html%23
5.6. Arkansas
5.6.1. https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dco/programs-services/
support-services#snap
5.6.2. https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/rulesRegs/Arkansas%20Regis-
ter/2014/nov2014/016.20.14-002E.pdf
5.7. California
5.7.1. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/food-nutrition/calfresh
5.8. Colorado
5.8.1. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/supplemental-nutrition-assis-
tance-program-snap#apply
5.9. Connecticut
5.9.1. https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Supplemental-Nutrition-Assistance-Pro-
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 5.9.2. https://www.connect.ct.gov/access/unauth/accessControl-
ler?id=0.7143209514251819&languageCode=en
5.10. Delaware
5.10.1. https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Department%20of%20
Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20of%20Social%20Ser-
vices/Delaware%20Social%20Services%20Manual/9000.shtml
5.10.2. https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/foodstamps.html
5.11. District of Columbia
5.11.1. https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhs/publication/attach-
ments/ESA-Policy-Manual-Combined-Revised-2.pdf (pgs. 61-64)
5.11.2. https://dhs.dc.gov/service/apply-benefits
5.12. Florida
5.12.1. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/food-assis-
tance-and-suncap.shtml
5.12.2. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/fafactsheet.
pdf
5.13. Georgia
5.13.1. https://odis.dhs.ga.gov/General/Home/DownloadDoc/4000241 (PDF down-
load)
5.13.2. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamps
5.14. Guam
5.14.1. http://dphss.guam.gov/bes-how-to-apply/
5.15. Hawaii
5.15.1. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/647.pdf
5.15.2. http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap/
5.16. Idaho
5.16.1. https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/2011/16/0304.pdf (pgs. 21-23)
5.16.2. https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/FoodStamps/ta-
bid/90/Default.aspx
5.17. Illinois
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5.18. Indiana
5.18.1. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2691.htm
5.19. Iowa
5.19.1. https://dhs.iowa.gov/how-to-apply
5.19.2. https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/7-B.pdf?060220201948 (pgs.1-3)
5.20. Kansas
5.20.1. http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/FoodAssistance.aspx
5.20.2. http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Application-for-benefits.aspx
5.20.3. http://content.dcf.ks.gov/ees/KEESM/Forms/ES-3100.pdf
5.21. Kentucky
5.21.1. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/nab/Pages/snap.aspx
5.21.2. https://benefind.ky.gov/General/SnapOverview
5.22. Louisiana
5.22.1. http://www.dcfs.la.gov/page/snap-how-to-apply
5.23. Maine
5.23.1. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/food-supplement
5.24. Maryland
5.24.1. https://dhs.maryland.gov/food-supplement-program/apply-
ing-for-the-food-supplement-program/
5.25. Massachusetts
5.25.1. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps
5.26. Michigan
5.26.1. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527_62104---,00.
html
5.27. Minnesota
5.27.1. https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/food-nu-
trition/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.
jsp
5.28. Mississippi
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5.29. Missouri
5.29.1. https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program#apply
5.30. Montana
5.30.1. https://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/SNAP
5.31. Nebraska
5.31.1. https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Hu-
man_Services_System/Title-475/Chapter-2.pdf
5.32. Nevada
5.32.1. https://dwss.nv.gov/SNAP/Food/
5.33. New Hampshire
5.33.1. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/fsm_htm/newfsm.htm (Chapter 109)
5.34. New Jersey
5.34.1. https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/ways/
5.34.2. http://state.nj.us/humanservices/providers/rulefees/regs/NJAC%20
10_87%20New%20Jersey%20Supplemental%20Nutrition%20Program.pdf
(pgs. 53-57)
5.35. New Mexico
5.35.1. https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForAssistance/Supplemental_Nutri-
tion_Assistance_Program__SNAP_.aspx
5.35.2. http://164.64.110.239/nmac/parts/title08/08.139.0110.htm
5.36. New York
5.36.1. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/apply/#snap
5.37. North Carolina
5.37.1. https://policies.ncdhhs.gov/divisional/social-services/food-and-nutri-
tion-services/policy-manuals/fss305-1.pdf
5.37.2. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/food-nutrition-
services-food-stamps
5.38. North Dakota
5.38.1. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/application.html
5.38.2. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/policymanuals/43005/43005.htm#430_05_20_10.
htm%3FTocPath%3DSNAP%2520Policy%2520430-05%7CApplica-
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5.39. Ohio
5.39.1. http://jfs.ohio.gov/OFam/foodstamps.stm
5.40. Oklahoma
5.40.1. https://www.okdhslive.org/popups/ProgramFAQSEnglish.aspx#Food-
StampFAQ
5.41. Oregon
5.41.1. https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-benefits
5.41.2. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SSP/FSM/FSM/06fs-b.pdf
5.42. Pennsylvania
5.42.1. https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SNAP.aspx
5.43. Rhode Island
5.43.1. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/SNAPDocumentsYouMayNeed.php
5.44. South Carolina
5.44.1. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/SNAPDocumentsYouMayNeed.php
5.44.2. https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/snap/how-do-i-apply/
5.45. South Dakota
5.45.1. https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/snap/
5.45.2. https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/snap/applying/
5.46. Tennessee
5.46.1. https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/supplemental-nutrition-as-
sistance-program-snap.html
5.47. Texas
5.47.1. https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/twh/part-a-determin-
ing-eligibility/section-100-application-processing#A110
5.48. U.S. Virgin Islands
5.48.1. http://www.dhs.gov.vi/financial_programs/food_stamp.html
5.49. Utah
5.49.1. https://jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/foodstamps/index.html
5.49.2. https://jobs.utah.gov/Infosource/eligibilitymanual/Eligibility_Manual.htm
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5.50. Vermont
5.50.1. https://dcf.vermont.gov/mybenefits/apply
5.50.2. https://dcf.vermont.gov/mybenefits/resources
5.51. Virginia
5.51.1. https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
5.52. Washington
5.52.1. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food
5.52.2. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/applications-assistance/filing-application
5.53. West Virginia
5.53.1. https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Pages/Supplemen-
tal-Nutritional-Assistance-Program-(Former-Food-Stamp-Program).aspx
5.54. Wisconsin
5.54.1. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth/apply.htm
5.54.2. http://www.emhandbooks.wisconsin.gov/fsh/fsh.htm
5.55. Wyoming
5.55.1. https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/supplemen-
tal-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/
5.55.2. https://dfs.wyo.gov/about/policy-manuals/snap-and-power-policy-manual/
5.56. Required Documents
5.56.1. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/SNAP_SpecPop_Doc-
Checklist.pdf
5.57. Expedited SNAP benefits
5.57.1. https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0501801150
5.57.2. http://www.dhs.state.or.us/spd/tools/field/SNAP%20cheat%20sheets/ex-
pedited_snap.pdf
5.57.3. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31767
5.57.4. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/facts
5.58. Food Stamps Interview
5.58.1. https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/11-what-happens-during-inter-
view
5.58.2. https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01018
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6. Food Stamps Application Results
6.58.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
6.58.2. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/media/file/FY20-Allot-
ments-AKHIGUVI.pdf
6.58.3. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/7/273.10
7. Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards
7.58.1. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/7/2016
7.58.2. http://calfresh.guide/electronic-benefits-transfer-ebt-system/
7.58.3. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/food-and-nutrition-ser-
vices-food-stamps/electronic-benefit-transfer
7.58.4. https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/supplemental-nutrition-as-
sistance-program-snap/snap-electronic-benefit-transfer-ebt-cards.html
7.58.5. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/policymanuals/43505/Content/PDF/SC%20435%20
EBT%20ML%203517%20-%2010-01-2017.pdf
7.58.6. http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/EBT.aspx
7.58.7. https://www.mass.gov/guides/using-your-ebt-card
7.1. Common Locations Where EBT Cards Are Accepted
7.1.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer
7.1.2. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator
7.1.3. https://usda-fns.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/USDA-FNS::snap-store-loca-
tions?geometry=-48.912%2C-9.798%2C19.643%2C74.211
7.1.4. https://www.cbpp.org/snap-retailers-database
7.2. Shopping With an EBT Card Online
7.2.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/online-purchasing-pilot
7.2.2. https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/snap-online-gro-
cery-shopping-program.html
7.2.3. https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/snap/onlinepurchas-
ing-rfv.pdf
7.2.4. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html
7.2.5. https://shop.thefreshgrocer.com/global-data/global-banner-pages/help
7.2.6. https://www.shoprite.com/contact-us
7.2.7. https://wmt-grocery.custhelp.com/
7.2.8. https://www.wright2u.com/about/contact-us
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8. Food Stamps Benefit Replacement
8.2.8.1. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamps
8.2.8.2. http://calfresh.guide/getting-food-assistance-after-a-disas-
ter-or-household-misfortune/
8.2.8.3. https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/PolicyManual/
Documents/Chapter%2021/ch21_2.pdf
8.2.8.4. https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/PolicyManual/
Documents/Chapter%2021/ch21_2.pdf
8.2.8.5. http://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Docu-
ments/342/342_ch21_2.pdf
8.2.8.6. http://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Docu-
ments/342/342_ch21_2.pdf
8.2.8.7. http://calfresh.guide/getting-food-assistance-after-a-disas-
ter-or-household-misfortune/
8.2.8.8. https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/forms-of-assis-
tance/5769
8.2.8.9. https://www.disasterassistance.gov/information/disaster-types/
overview
8.2.8.10. http://dcfs.louisiana.gov/news/915
8.2.8.11. http://www.dss.state.la.us/news/904
8.2.8.12. https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/news/2020/3/3/assistance-
available-for-current-snap-recipients-who-lost-food-in-tuesday-s-
storms.html
8.2.8.13. https://eohhs.ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/PolicyOnline/%21SSL%21/Web-
Help/SNAP/Household_Misfortune/General_Household_Misfortune_
Procedures_1.14.15_dlr.htm
8.2.8.14. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/03/13/usda-an-
nounces-approval-d-snap-other-flexibilities-tennessee
8.2.8.15. https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/south-carolina-disaster-nutri-
tion-assistance
8.2.8.16. http://dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/searchable/EconomicStabili-
ty/SNAP/SNAP38Form_ReplacementStatement.pdf
8.2.8.17. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/form/form-841-food-loss-re-
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8.2.8.18. Alabama
8.2.8.18.1. https://apps.dhr.alabama.gov/POE/chapters/Chapter%2011.pdf
(Chapter 1109)
8.2.8.19. Alaska
8.2.8.19.1. http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/manuals/fs/fsp.htm
8.2.8.20. Arizona
8.2.8.20.1. https://dbmefaapolicy.azdes.gov/#page/FAA1%2F1.H_Redemp-
tion_Procedures.8.04.html%23 (FAA1.H)
8.2.8.21. California
8.2.8.21.1. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/CF303.
pdf
8.2.8.21.2. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ord/entres/getinfo/pdf/fsman09.pdf
8.2.8.21.3. http://calfresh.guide/getting-food-assistance-after-a-disas-
ter-or-household-misfortune/#replacement
8.2.8.22. Colorado
8.2.8.22.1. https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersion-
Id=8581 (Section 4.706)
8.2.8.23. Connecticut
8.2.8.23.1. https://portaldir.ct.gov/dss/SNAP/ReplacementoftheValueofLost-
Food.html
8.2.8.24. Delaware
8.2.8.24.1. https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Depart-
ment%20of%20Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20
of%20Social%20Services/Delaware%20Social%20Services%20
Manual/9000.shtml (Section 9079.3)
8.2.8.25. District of Columbia
8.2.8.25.1. https://dhs.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhs/publication/at-
tachments/ESA-Policy-Manual-Combined-Revised-2.pdf (pg-420)
8.2.8.26. Florida
8.2.8.26.1. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/ess-
policymanual/3200.pdf
8.2.8.27. Georgia
8.2.8.27.1. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamps

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8.2.8.28. Hawaii
8.2.8.28.1. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/up-
loads/2018/09/681.pdf (§17-681-35 )
8.2.8.29. Idaho
8.2.8.29.1. https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/2011/16/0304.pdf (section 656)
8.2.8.30. Illinois
8.2.8.30.1. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=18623
8.2.8.30.2. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?Item=18624
8.2.8.31. Indiana
8.2.8.31.1. https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/3600.pdf (361015.35)
8.2.8.32. Iowa
8.2.8.32.1. https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/6-App.pdf?061120201958#
page=332&zoom=100,93,125
8.2.8.32.2. https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/7-H.pdf?061120202000
(pg. 23)
8.2.8.33. Kansas
8.2.8.33.1. http://content.dcf.ks.gov/EES/KEESM/Current/keesm1513.htm
8.2.8.34. Kentucky
8.2.8.34.1. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/Documents/OMVOLII.pdf
(Section MS 8220)
8.2.8.35. Louisiana
8.2.8.35.1. https://www.powerdms.com/public/LADCFS/tree/docu-
ments/398679
8.2.8.35.2. http://dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/627
8.2.8.36. Maine
8.2.8.36.1. https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/144/144c301.docx (Sec-
tion 777-4)
8.2.8.37. Maryland
8.2.8.37.1. https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/Manuals/FSP%20(Food%20
Supplement%20Program)%20Manual/470%20Restoration%20
of%20Benefits/470%20Restoration%20of%20Benefits%20rev%20
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8.2.8.38. Massachusetts
8.2.8.38.1. https://eohhs.ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/PolicyOnline/%21SSL%21/
WebHelp/SNAP/Household_Misfortune/General_Household_Mis-
fortune_Procedures_1.14.15_dlr.htm
8.2.8.38.2. https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/food-stamps/ad-
vocacy-guide/part4/q96-natural-disasters
8.2.8.39. Michigan
8.2.8.39.1. https://dhhs.michigan.gov/OLMWEB/EX/BP/Public/BAM/502.pdf
8.2.8.40. Minnesota
8.2.8.40.1. https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DY-
NAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestRe-
leased&dDocName=cm_0024060315#
8.2.8.41. Mississippi
8.2.8.41.1. https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Re-
visedSNAPManual-16.pdf (7700)
8.2.8.42. Missouri
8.2.8.42.1. https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program#re-
place
8.2.8.42.2. https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/food-stam
ps/1100-000-00/1150-000-00/1150-010-00/
8.2.8.43. Montana
8.2.8.43.1. https://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/hcsd/documents/snapmanual/
SNAP901-1Jan012017.pdf
8.2.8.44. Nebraska
8.2.8.44.1. https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_
and_Human_Services_System/Title-475/Chapter-5.pdf
8.2.8.45. Nevada
8.2.8.45.1. https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Fea-
tures/eligibility/Chapter%20R-100%20ADA.pdf (110)
8.2.8.46. New Hampshire
8.2.8.46.1. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/fsm_htm/newfsm.htm
8.2.8.47. New Jersey
8.2.8.47.1. http://state.nj.us/humanservices/providers/rulefees/regs/
NJAC%2010_87%20New%20Jersey%20Supplemental%20Nutri-
tion%20Program.pdf (§ 10:87-9.8)

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8.2.8.48. New Mexico
8.2.8.48.1. http://164.64.110.239/nmac/parts/title08/08.139.0610.htm
(8.139.610.14)
8.2.8.49. New York
8.2.8.49.1. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/SNAPSB.pdf (pgs 236-237)
8.2.8.50. North Carolina
8.2.8.50.1. https://policies.ncdhhs.gov/divisional/social-services/food-and-nu-
trition-services/policy-manuals/fss910.pdf
8.2.8.51. North Dakota
8.2.8.51.1. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/policymanuals/43005/43005.
htm#430_05_85_10.htm%3FTocPath%3DSNAP%2520Poli-
cy%2520430-05%7CSupplements%2520and%2520Replace-
ments%2520430-05-85%7C_____2
8.2.8.52. Ohio
8.2.8.52.1. http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov/pdf/pdf-books/FoodAssistanceCertifi-
cationManual.pdf#pagemode=bookmarks (pgs. 742-743)
8.2.8.53. Oklahoma
8.2.8.53.1. http://www.okdhs.org/library/AFSHandbook/Pages/SNAP%20-%20
Lost%20Destroyed/Destroy.aspx
8.2.8.53.2. http://okddc.ok.gov/request-replacement-of-snap-benefits#:~:text=-
Those%20who%20have%20lost%20their,%2D888%2D328%2D6551.
8.2.8.54. Oregon
8.2.8.54.1. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SSP/FSM/FSM/06fs-h.pdf (Section
18)
8.2.8.55. Pennsylvania
8.2.8.55.1. http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/snap/index.ht-
m#t=580_Issuing_Benefits%2F580_5_Replacements.htm (Section
580.52)
8.2.8.56. Puerto Rico
8.2.8.56.1. https://servicios.adsef.gobierno.pr/docs/ReglamentoPAN.pdf (Art.
49)
8.2.8.57. Rhode Island
8.2.8.57.1. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Regulations/218-RICR-20-00-1Supplemen-
tal%20Nutrition%20Asistance%20Program.pdf (Section 1.20)

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8.2.8.58. South Carolina
8.2.8.58.1. https://dss.sc.gov/media/2333/snap_manual_v46_re-
vised_2020-04-01.pdf (Section 22.8)
8.2.8.58.2. https://dss.sc.gov/media/2338/affidavit-of-loss-form.pdf
8.2.8.59. South Dakota
8.2.8.59.1. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/news/2009/03-27-flyer-replacement-
benefits-for-snap-clients-in-disaster-areas.pdf
8.2.8.59.2. https://dss.sd.gov/docs/economicassistance/snap/snapmanual.
pdf (Section 21110)
8.2.8.60. Tennessee
8.2.8.60.1. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/
SNAP_Manual_07142017_revision.pdf (Section Z)
8.2.8.61. Texas
8.2.8.61.1. https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/twh/part-
b-case-management/section-300-account-maintenance#B340
(B—344 and B-345)
8.2.8.62. Utah
8.2.8.62.1. https://jobs.utah.gov/Infosource/eligibilitymanual/Eligibility_Manu-
al.htm (650)
8.2.8.63. Vermont
8.2.8.63.1. https://www.ahsnet.ahs.state.vt.us/Public/3sVT/index.htm#t=Ben-
efits.htm%23Replacement_of_Value_ofbc-23&rhtocid=_24_10
8.2.8.64. Washington
8.2.8.64.1. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/book/export/html/809
8.2.8.64.2. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/benefit-issuances-and-use-benefits/
replacement#388-412-0040
8.2.8.65. West Virginia
8.2.8.65.1. https://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/policy/imm/IMManualChanges/557/
ch21_2.pdf
8.2.8.66. Wisconsin
8.2.8.66.1. http://www.emhandbooks.wisconsin.gov/fsh/fsh.htm
8.2.8.67. Wyoming
8.2.8.67.1. https://dfs.wyo.gov/about/policy-manuals/snap-and-power-poli-
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9. How to Appeal a Food Stamps Denial
9.2.8.1. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/7/273.15
9.2.1. Alabama
9.2.1.1. https://apps.dhr.alabama.gov/POE/chapters/Chapter%2015.pdf
9.2.2. Alaska
9.2.2.1. http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/manuals/admin/ap.htm#117/117-2.
htm
9.2.3. Arizona
9.2.3.1. https://dbmefaapolicy.azdes.gov/
9.2.4. Arkansas
9.2.4.1. https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/resources/
PUB-279.pdf
9.2.5. California
9.2.5.1. http://calfresh.guide/requesting-a-fair-hearing/
9.2.6. Colorado
9.2.6.1. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/appeal-county-decision
9.2.6.2. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/PF_WIC_11-Civ-
il-Rights.pdf (pg.10)
9.2.7. Connecticut
9.2.7.1. https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/SNAP-Policy-Manual
9.2.8. Delaware
9.2.8.1. https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Depart-
ment%20of%20Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20
of%20Social%20Services/Delaware%20Social%20Services%20Man-
ual/9000.shtml
9.2.8.2. https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/redactedfairhearings.html
9.2.9. District of Columbia
9.2.9.1. https://oah.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/oah/publication/at-
tachments/What_to_Expect_at_a_Hearing-Booklet_0.pdf
9.2.10. Florida
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9.2.11. Georgia
9.2.11.1. https://odis.dhs.ga.gov/General/Home/Search?searchtext=fair%20
hearing%20snap (Documents 333, 47 and 508)
9.2.11.2. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/locations
9.2.12. Hawaii
9.2.12.1. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/
Statewide-Processing-Centers-04-2018.pdf
9.2.12.2. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/
DHS-1461-Request-for-a-Hearing-_BESSD_.pdf
9.2.12.3. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/up-
loads/2018/09/602-1.pdf
9.2.13. Idaho
9.2.13.1. https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/FoodCashAssistance/
HW0406.pdf
9.2.14. Illinois
9.2.14.1. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32119
9.2.15. Indiana
9.2.15.1. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/2999.htm
9.2.15.2. https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/3094.htm
9.2.15.3. https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/4200.pdf
9.2.16. Iowa
9.2.16.1. https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/1-E.pdf?051820202001
9.2.16.2. https://dhs.iowa.gov/dhs_office_locator
9.2.16.3. https://dhs.iowa.gov/appeals/appeal-a-dhs-decision
9.2.17. Kansas
9.2.17.1. http://content.dcf.ks.gov/ees/KEESM/Miscform/FairHearingpam-
phlet.pdf
9.2.18. Kentucky
9.2.18.1. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/nab/Pages/snap.aspx
9.2.19. Louisiana
9.2.19.1. http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/snap-covid19-response-faqs
9.2.19.2. http://www.dss.louisiana.gov/page/472

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9.2.20. Maine
9.2.20.1. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/sites/maine.gov.dhhs/files/in-
line-files/144c001%20%283%29.doc [Word document download]
9.2.20.2. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about-us/administrative-hearings/faq
9.2.20.3. https://dfs.wyo.gov/about/policy-manuals/snap-and-power-poli-
cy-manual/ (Section 2000)
9.2.21. Maryland
9.2.21.1. https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/fiaClient/files/FIARightsRe-
sponsibilities.pdf
9.2.21.2. http://dhs.maryland.gov/food-supplement-program/eligibility-rules/
9.2.22. Massachusetts
9.2.22.1. https://eohhs.ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/PolicyOnline/olg%20docs/
form/11/22011/snapnl-2.pdf
9.2.22.2. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/frequently-asked-ques-
tions-about-department-of-transitional-assistance-appeals-process
9.2.22.3. https://eohhs.ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/PolicyOnline/olg%20docs/
form/11/22011/doh_10.pdf
9.2.23. Michigan
9.2.23.1. https://www.michigan.gov/mdh-
hs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527_62104-295277--,00.html
9.2.24. Minnesota
9.2.24.1. https://mn.gov/dhs/general-public/about-dhs/administration-man-
agement/appeals.jsp
9.2.24.2. https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-0033-ENG-pform
9.2.25. Mississippi
9.2.25.1. https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Re-
visedSNAPManual-16.pdf (Chapter 10)
9.2.26. Missouri
9.2.26.1. https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/iman/legal/hearings-manual.html
9.2.26.2. https://dss.mo.gov/dls/hearings/state-benefit-hearings.htm

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9.2.27. Montana
9.2.27.1. https://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/hcsd/documents/snapmanual/
SNAP1506-1April012017.pdf
9.2.27.2. https://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/hcsd/documents/snapmanual/
SNAP1506-3April012017.pdf
9.2.27.3. https://dphhs.mt.gov/fairhearings
9.2.28. Nebraska
9.2.28.1. https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_
and_Human_Services_System/Title-475/Chapter-1.pdf (475 NAC
1-007.02)
9.2.28.2. http://public-dhhs.ne.gov/Forms/DisplayPDF.aspx?item=232 [PDF
Download]
9.2.29. Nevada
9.2.29.1. https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Fea-
tures/eligibility/Chapter%20B-1000.pdf
9.2.30. New Hampshire
9.2.30.1. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/oos/aau/index.htm
9.2.30.2. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/oos/aau/documents/rights.pdf
9.2.31. New Jersey
9.2.31.1. http://state.nj.us/humanservices/providers/rulefees/regs/NJAC%20
10_87%20New%20Jersey%20Supplemental%20Nutrition%20Pro-
gram.pdf
9.2.31.2. https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/njsnap/cbss/
index.html
9.2.32. New Mexico
9.2.32.1. https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/LookingForAssistance/Field_Offices_1.
aspx
9.2.32.2. https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/uploads/files/Looking%20For%20Infor-
mation/HSR%2036%20No%2014%20PROPOSED%20RULE%20GEN-
ERAL%20PROVISIONS%20with%20proposed%20regs_doc.pdf
9.2.33. New York
9.2.33.1. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/SNAPSB.pdf
9.2.33.2. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/apply/#snap
9.2.33.3. https://otda.ny.gov/hearings/request/

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9.2.34. North Carolina
9.2.34.1. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/local-dss-directo-
ry
9.2.34.2. https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/dss/handbookonpubli-
cassitanceappeals.pdf
9.2.35. North Dakota
9.2.35.1. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/countysocialserv/index.html
9.2.35.2. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/policymanuals/43005/43005.
htm#430_05_70_10.htm%3FTocPath%3DSNAP%2520Poli-
cy%2520430-05%7CFair%2520Hearings%2520430-05-70%7C_____3
9.2.36. Ohio
9.2.36.1. http://jfs.ohio.gov/County/County_Directory.pdf
9.2.36.2. http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/HearingsAppeals/
9.2.36.3. https://jfs.ohio.gov/ols/bsh/State-Hearing--Request-Page.stm
9.2.36.4. https://secure.jfs.ohio.gov/ols/RequestHearing/
9.2.37. Oklahoma
9.2.37.1. http://www.okdhs.org/library/policy/Pages/oac340002050064000.
aspx
9.2.37.2. http://www.okdhs.org/contactus/Pages/default.aspx
9.2.37.3. http://www.okdhs.org/library/policy/Pages/oac340002050124000.
aspx
9.2.38. Oregon
9.2.38.1. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/Offices/Pages/Self-Sufficiency.aspx
9.2.38.2. https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyPeopleFamilies/wic/Docu-
ments/administrative-hearing-request.pdf
9.2.38.3. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/DD/Pages/
Administrative-Hearings-Step-3.aspx
9.2.39. Pennsylvania
9.2.39.1. https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.
aspx
9.2.39.2. http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/ma/PA-
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9.2.40. Puerto Rico
9.2.40.1. https://servicios.adsef.pr.gov/docs/ReglamentoPAN.pdf
9.2.40.2. http://www.agencias.pr.gov/agencias/secretariado/Reglamentos/
Reglamento%207757%20Reglameto%20para%20establecer%20
los%20Procedimientos%20de%20Adjudicacion%20de%20controver-
cias%20ante%20la%20Junta%20Adjudicativa%20de.pdf
9.2.41. Rhode Island
9.2.41.1. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/SNAPOHHS-121AppealsForm-
Rev11-29-16.pdf
9.2.41.2. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/DHSOffices/index.php
9.2.41.3. https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage
9.2.42. South Carolina
9.2.42.1. https://dss.sc.gov/media/2333/snap_manual_v46_re-
vised_2020-04-01.pdf
9.2.42.2. https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/snap/faq/
9.2.43. South Dakota
9.2.43.1. https://dss.sd.gov/docs/economicassistance/snap/snapmanual.pdf
9.2.43.2. https://dss.sd.gov/findyourlocaloffice/
9.2.44. Tennessee
9.2.44.1. https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/humanservices/for-families/supple-
mental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/office-locator-family-as-
sistance.html
9.2.44.2. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/
SNAP_Manual_07142017_revision.pdf
9.2.44.3. https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/humanservices/for-families/supple-
mental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/office-locator-family-as-
sistance.html
9.2.45. Texas
9.2.45.1. https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/twh/part-b-case-
management/section-1000-fair-hearings
9.2.45.2. https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/more-info
9.2.46. U.S. Virgin Islands
9.2.46.1. http://www.dhs.gov.vi/financial_programs/documents/SNAP-
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9.2.47. Utah
9.2.47.1. https://jobs.utah.gov/appeals/pa/filingpublic.html
9.2.47.2. https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/officesearch/#/map
9.2.47.3. https://jobs.utah.gov/appeals/490.pdf
9.2.48. Vermont
9.2.48.1. https://governor.vermont.gov/boards_and_commissions/human_
services
9.2.48.2. https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/appeals
9.2.48.3. https://portal.healthconnect.vermont.gov/VTHBELand/welcome.
action
9.2.49. Virginia
9.2.49.1. https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/appeals/benefits/guid-
ance_procedures/Appeal_Process_for_Local_Agencies_-_4.13.11.
pdf
9.2.49.2. https://snapmanual.dss.virginia.gov/FoodStampManual/main-
page.jsp
9.2.50. Washington
9.2.50.1. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/administrative-hearings/hearing-re-
quests
9.2.50.2. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/administrative-hearings/decision
9.2.51. West Virginia
9.2.51.1. https://dhhr.wv.gov/pages/field-offices.aspx
9.2.51.2. http://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/PolicyManual/
Documents/Chapter%206/DFA_FH_1.pdf
9.2.52. Wisconsin
9.2.52.1. http://www.emhandbooks.wisconsin.gov/fsh/fsh.htm
9.2.52.2. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forwardhealth/imagency/index.
htm
9.2.53. Wyoming
9.2.53.1. https://dfs.wyo.gov/about/policy-manuals/snap-and-power-poli-
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10. How to Renew Your SNAP Benefits
10.2.1. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/7/273.14
10.2.2. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/7/273.10
10.2.3. https://www.law.cornxell.edu/cfr/text/7/273.12#a_1
10.1. Recertification Process
10.1.1. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/7/273.14
10.1.2. Alabama
10.1.2.1. https://apps.dhr.alabama.gov/POE/chapters/Chapter%2014.pdf
10.1.3. Alaska
10.1.3.1. http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/features/org/applications.aspx
10.1.3.2. http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/manuals/fs/fsp.htm
10.1.4. Arizona
10.1.4.1. https://dbmefaapolicy.azdes.gov/
10.1.5. Arkansas
10.1.5.1. https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/lia-rules/DCO_
Complete_SNAP_Manual_03102020.pdf
10.1.6. California
10.1.6.1. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/cf37.pdf
10.1.6.2. http://calfresh.guide/how-to-keep-getting-calfresh-benefits-certifica-
tion-periods/
10.1.7. Colorado
10.1.7.1. https://www.montrosecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/477/web-
PageThatYouNeedToKnow?bidId=
10.1.7.2. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/contact-your-county
10.1.8. Connecticut
10.1.8.1. https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Common-Elements/How-to-Apply-for-Ser-
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 10.1.9. Delaware
10.1.9.1. https://casetext.com/regulation/delaware-administrative-code/ti-
tle-16-health-and-safety/department-of-health-and-social-services/
division-of-social-services/delaware-social-services-manual/food-
stamp-program/section-9000-9091-recertification
10.1.9.2. https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Depart-
ment%20of%20Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20
of%20Social%20Services/Delaware%20Social%20Services%20Man-
ual/9000.shtml
10.1.10. District of Columbia
10.1.10.1. https://casetext.com/regulation/delaware-administrative-code/ti-
tle-16-health-and-safety/department-of-health-and-social-services/
division-of-social-services/delaware-social-services-manual/food-
stamp-program/section-9000-9091-recertification
10.1.10.2. https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Depart-
ment%20of%20Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20
of%20Social%20Services/Delaware%20Social%20Services%20Man-
ual/9000.shtml
10.1.11. Florida
10.1.11.1. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/overview.
shtml
10.1.11.2. https://www.myflfamilies.com/faq/index.shtml?faqs=ACCESS
10.1.11.3. https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/ess-
policymanual/800.pdf
10.1.12. Georgia
10.1.12.1. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/document/snap-benefits-geor-
gia/download
10.1.12.2. http://odis.dhs.state.ga.us/ViewDocument.aspx?do-
cId=4000902&amp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3BverId=1
10.1.13. Hawaii
10.1.13.1. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/wp-content/up-
loads/2018/09/648.pdf
10.1.14. Idaho
10.1.14.1. https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/2011/16/0304.pdf
10.1.14.2. https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/FoodCashAssistance/Apply-
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10.1.15. Illinois
10.1.15.1. http://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27894/documents/ABE/
ManageMyCaseSheet_022718.pdf
10.1.15.2. http://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27894/documents/ABE/
IES-ABEGuideforCustomers10_2017.pdf
10.1.15.3. http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/
089001210F01200R.html
10.1.16. Indiana
10.1.16.1. https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/ICES_Program_Policy_Manual.pdf
(Chapter 2205.00.00)
10.1.17. Iowa
10.1.17.1. https://dhs.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/6-App.pdf?051820202117#p
age=266&zoom=100,93,125
10.1.18. Kansas
10.1.18.1. http://content.dcf.ks.gov/EES/KEESM/Current/keesm9300.
htm#9300
10.1.18.2. http://content.dcf.ks.gov/EES/KEESM/Forms/ES-3100REVIEW05-19.
pdf
10.1.19. Kentucky
10.1.19.1. https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/Documents/OMVOLII.pdf
(Items 6210 and 6410)
10.1.19.2. https://benefind.ky.gov/Anonymous/OpenFile?option=ARB
10.1.20. Louisiana
10.1.20.1. https://www.powerdms.com/public/LADCFS/tree/docu-
ments/398637
10.1.20.2. https://sspweb.ie.dcfs.la.gov/selfservice/selfserviceJSPControl-
ler?id=0.9103443593916011&tab=1&fromPilot=true
10.1.20.3. https://www.doa.la.gov/Pages/osr/lac/books.aspx (title 67)
10.1.21. Maine
10.1.21.1. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/144/144c301.docx [Word
document download] (FS 666-9)
10.1.22. Maryland
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10.1.23. Massachusetts
10.1.23.1. https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/09/12/106cmr366.
pdf
10.1.23.2. https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/23-how-do-i-get-infor-
mation-about-my-snap-case-online-or-my-smartphone
10.1.23.3. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dta-connect-frequent-
ly-asked-questions#general-
10.1.24. Michigan
10.1.24.1. https://dhhs.michigan.gov/OLMWEB/EX/BP/Public/BAM/210.pd-
f#pagemode=bookmarks
10.1.25. Minnesota
10.1.25.1. https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAM-
IC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDoc-
Name=cm_000906#
10.1.26. Mississippi
10.1.26.1. https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Re-
visedSNAPManual-16.pdf (Chapter 8)
10.1.27. Missouri
10.1.27.1. https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/food-stam
ps/1100-000-00/1130-000-00/1130-015-00/
10.1.27.2. https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/food-stamps/1102-020-00/
10.1.27.3. https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/food-stamps/1130-015-15/
10.1.27.4. https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/food-stamps/1130-015-05/
10.1.28. Montana
10.1.28.1. https://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/hcsd/documents/snapmanual/
SNAP1502-1July012018.pdf?ver=2018-06-27-104746-847
10.1.29. Nebraska
10.1.29.1. https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_
and_Human_Services_System/Title-475/Chapter-4.pdf
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10.1.30. Nevada
10.1.30.1. https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Fea-
tures/eligibility/A-1800.pdf
10.1.30.2. https://dwss.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dwssnvgov/content/Home/Fea-
tures/Eligibility_and_Payments/C-200.pdf
10.1.30.3. https://dwss.nv.gov/
10.1.31. New Hampshire
10.1.31.1. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/fsm_htm/newfsm.htm (chapter 161)
10.1.31.2. https://nheasy.nh.gov/forms/E/800R.pdf
10.1.32. New Jersey
10.1.32.1. http://state.nj.us/humanservices/providers/rulefees/regs/NJAC%20
10_87%20New%20Jersey%20Supplemental%20Nutrition%20Pro-
gram.pdf (§ 10:87-6.3, § 10:87-9.1 and § 10:87-9.2)
10.1.33. New Mexico
10.1.33.1. http://164.64.110.239/nmac/parts/title08/08.139.0120.htm
(8.139.120.8)
10.1.33.2. https://www.yes.state.nm.us/yesnm/home/index
10.1.34. New York
10.1.34.1. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/SNAPSB.pdf (Section 6)
10.1.34.2. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/snap/ (“Recertification”)
10.1.35. North Carolina
10.1.35.1. https://policies.ncdhhs.gov/divisional/social-services/forms/
dss-2435i-food-and-nutrition-services-fns-notice-of-expiration-and-in-
terview-recertification-form/@@display-file/form_file/dss-2435i-ia.
pdf
10.1.35.2. https://policies.ncdhhs.gov/divisional/social-services/food-and-nutri-
tion-services/policy-manuals/fss425.pdf
10.1.36. North Dakota
10.1.36.1. http://www.nd.gov/dhs/policymanuals/43005/43005.
htm#430_05_35_15.htm%3FTocPath%3DSNAP%2520Poli-
cy%2520430-05%7CReviews%2520430-05-35%7C_____3
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10.1.37. Ohio
10.1.37.1. http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov/CashFoodAssist/FACM/
FAH7000/5101-4-7-07.stm
10.1.37.2. https://benefits.ohio.gov/training.html
10.1.38. Oklahoma
10.1.38.1. http://www.okdhs.org/library/policy/Pages/oac340050090006000.
aspx
10.1.39. Oregon
10.1.39.1. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SSP/FSM/FSM/06fs-b.pdf (B-35to
B-40)
10.1.40. Pennsylvania
10.1.40.1. https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome
10.1.40.2. http://services.dpw.state.pa.us/oimpolicymanuals/snap/SNAP_
Handbook.htm#Title_Page.htm (Chapter 576)
10.1.41. Puerto Rico
10.1.41.1. https://servicios.adsef.pr.gov/docs/ReglamentoPAN.pdf (Art. 60)
10.1.42. Rhode Island
10.1.42.1. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Regulations/218-RICR-20-00-1Supplemen-
tal%20Nutrition%20Asistance%20Program.pdf (Chapter 1.8)
10.1.42.2. http://www.dhs.ri.gov/applynow/CommunityPartnerToolkit3.pdf
10.1.43. South Carolina
10.1.43.1. https://dss.sc.gov/media/2333/snap_manual_v46_re-
vised_2020-04-01.pdf (Chapter 17)
10.1.43.2. https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/snap/
10.1.44. South Dakota
10.1.44.1. https://dss.sd.gov/docs/economicassistance/snap/snapmanual.pdf
(Section 14400)
10.1.45. Tennessee
10.1.45.1. https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1240/1240-01/1240-01-19.
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10.1.46. Texas
10.1.46.1. https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/twh/part-b-case-
management/section-100-processing-time-frames#B120
10.1.46.2. https://hhs.texas.gov/laws-regulations/handbooks/twh/part-a-deter-
mining-eligibility/section-100-application-processing#A113
10.1.47. Utah
10.1.47.1. https://jobs.utah.gov/Infosource/eligibilitymanual/Eligibility_Manual.
htm (Chapter 735)
10.1.47.2. https://jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/foodstamps/
10.1.48. Vermont
10.1.48.1. https://www.ahsnet.ahs.state.vt.us/Public/3sVT/index.htm#t=Recer-
tification.htm
10.1.48.2. http://www.vermontfoodhelp.com/images/outreach-tools/How_to_
apply_for_3SquaresVT.pdf
10.1.49. Virginia
10.1.49.1. https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/#playvideo
10.1.49.2. https://snapmanual.dss.virginia.gov/FoodStampManual/mainpage.
jsp
10.1.50. Washington
10.1.50.1. https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=388-434-0010&pd-
f=true
10.1.50.2. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/eligibility-review-require-
ments-cash-assistance-and-medical-programs/eligibility-re-
views-food-assistance-recertifications-requirements-cash-assis-
tance-and-medical-programs
10.1.51. West Virginia
10.1.51.1. https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/PolicyManual/
Documents/Chapter%202/ch2_2.pdf
10.1.51.2. https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Documents/
Binder4.pdf (Chapter 1.2.11)
10.1.52. Wisconsin
10.1.52.1. http://www.emhandbooks.wisconsin.gov/fsh/fsh.htm
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 10.1.53. Wyoming
10.1.53.1. https://dfs.wyo.gov/about/policy-manuals/snap-and-power-poli-
cy-manual/ (Chapter 1602)
11. SNAP Fraud Consequences and How to Report Fraud
11.1.1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/integrity/fraud-FNS-fighting
11.1.2. https://www.usda.gov/oig/webdocs/foodstamp.PDF
11.1.3. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-informationhotline-numbers
11.1.4. https://www.usda.gov/oig/
11.1.5. https://www.usda.gov/oig/hotline.htm
11.1.6. https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/snap/fraud.aspx
11.1.7. https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/dhs-program-integrity/snap-traffick-
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