Processing Standards

The Department will determine Food Stamp eligibility within thirty (30) days of the application date. The application date is the day the AFA is received and date stamped by the field office. The application date for a person released from a public institution is the release date if the person applied for Food Stamps before their release. The AFA must contain at least the applicant’s name and address and be signed by a responsible household member or representative. (7-1-24) 143. -- 145. (RESERVED)