Application Processing

102 HouseholdClosed People who buy and prepare food together. Spouses, parents, and children who live together are usually counted as the same household. Rights and Responsibilities

Overview

The Human Service Zone staff will inform all household applying or recertifying for SNAP benefits of their rights and responsibilities based on directives provided by North Dakota DHHS which must include informing households of their reporting requirements. The household is not required to sign the form. Benefits cannot be pended or denied for not signing the form. Rights and Responsibilities, Reporting Requirements, and Processing Standards are also required to be reviewed with applicants in applicationClosed Filing a signed Application for Assistance via paper application or through the self-service portal of the eligibility system to establish eligibility and assign a review period. and application for reviewClosed Filing a signed Application for Review via paper review form or through the self-service portal of the eligibility system for SNAP eligibility with the human service zone to determine continuing eligibility and establish a new review period. interviews.

 

Households applying for or receiving SNAP benefits have the right to:

  1. Have their Civil RightsClosed The right of individuals to enjoy equal standing with other individuals in interactions with the government or with the community. protected.

  2. Be informed that case information is confidential and is shared only for purposes directly related to the administration of the SNAP program.

  3. Request help to complete forms and obtain required verificationClosed Third-party information or documentation used to establish the accuracy of statements..

  4. Have interpreter or translator services at no cost or delay.

  5. Request an appointment outside regular business hours to accommodate work schedule.

  6. Have the application processed and receive a written eligibility determination decision within 30 days following the application dateClosed The date the application is received by the human service zone. unless the Human Service Zone staff is unable to make an eligibility determination due to circumstances beyond the Human Service Zone staff’s control.

  7. Request a fair hearing if they disagree with any action taken on their case.

  8. Request management review of an employee decision without affecting rights to a fair hearing.

  9. Receive SNAP benefits within 30 days following the application date if determined eligibleClosed Having met the qualifications to receive a SNAP benefit by meeting the specified nonfinancial and financial requirements of eligibility..

  10. Receive SNAP benefits within seven days if determined eligible for expedited processing.

  11. Receive a written notice in most cases mailed at least 10 days before benefits are decreased or closed.

  12. Be informed of eligibility and benefit changes.

  13. Be assisted with the application/recertification process by individual(s) of their choice.

  14. Be informed of the consequences for not complying with all required nonfinancial and financial eligibility requirements.

  15. Be informed of intentional program violation and fraud disqualification penalties.

  16. Claim good cause for not complying with certain eligibility requirements.

     

Households applying for or receiving SNAP benefits have the responsibility to:

  1. Complete and sign the application form and any other required forms.

  2. Report changes according to their reporting requirements.

  3. Provide an SSN for all household members requesting to participate in SNAP unless good cause exists

  4. Provide all information/verification as requested within the time specified; and

  5. Comply with all program requirements and requests for verification/information such as cooperation with Quality Control reviews.

     

Reference: 7 CFR 273.1 and 7 CFR 273.2

Effective: 5/16/2025

Policy last updated in Release 25.1.

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