Household Cooperation

The household must cooperate with the Department. The application must be denied if the household refuses to cooperate. Refusal to cooperate includes failing to act without a sound and timely excuse. Giving false information on purpose is failure to cooperate. If an application is denied or Food Stamps are stopped for refusal to cooperate, the household may reapply. The household is not eligible until it cooperates with the Department. (7-1-24)