Can my client receive expedited food stamp benefits?
Yes. Clients that have less than $150/month in income and no more than $100 in resources, or shelter costs in excess of their combined income and resources can get expedited service. Expedited service requires that the agency provide food stamps within seven days of the application date. Case managers should note that many people who are homeless qualify for expedited service. If expedited service is denied, an applicant has a right to a fair hearing. To get expedited service, verification of your client’s identity is required. No other verification is needed to receive the first month’s worth of food stamps. To receive additional months of food stamps, your clients will need to help verify any information on which verification was postponed at initial certification. Do my clients have to be interviewed to get Food Stamps? Yes. Typically your clients will have a face-to-face interview at the food stamp office to determine eligibility. Before the meeting, the food stamp office should pr
