Household Composition 430-05-25

 

Dual Participation 430-05-25-05

(Revised 01/01/04 ML2893)

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An individual cannot participate in the Food Stamp Program in any month when they have received benefits in the following:

• Another state.

• Another county.

• Another case.

• Commodities from the Food Distribution Program.

A household certified for the Food Distribution Program on the first day of the month can only participate in that program for that month, even if they did not receive the commodities.

 

Exceptions:

1. Currently certified food stamp members who enter a designated abuse shelter may apply and be eligible for food stamp benefits in the same month provided that the original certified household contained the abuser. Abuse shelter residents may receive an additional benefit as a separate household only once a month. A new application and case number is required. For all household members in a shelter who have already received a benefit, the participation code in TECS is (SH).
2. Households may choose to receive commodities when the food stamp benefit is zero due to proration, suspension or categorical eligibility. If eligible for commodities, the household can be certified for one month only.
3. Individuals disqualified from participation in the Food Stamp Program for a reason other then IPV or court conviction of fraud may be eligible to participate in the Food Distribution Program.