Collecting Claims

The Department collects payment for claims using the methods listed below. (7-1-24) 01. Allotment Reduction. The Department reduces the Food Stamp allotment to collect the claim. (7-1-24) a. For an IPV claim, the allotment reduction limit is the greater of twenty dollars ($20) per month or twenty percent (20%) of the household's monthly allotment. (7-1-24) b. For an IHE or AE claim, the allotment reduction limit is the greater of ten dollars ($10) per month or ten percent (10%) of the household's monthly allotment. The household can agree to a higher amount. (7-1-24) c. The Department does not reduce the initial month's Food Stamps unless the household agrees to this reduction. (7-1-24) 02. Household Repays the Claim from its EBT Account. (7-1-24) 03. Payment by Cash, Check, or Money Order. (7-1-24) 04. Household Performing Public Service. Payment by public service as ordered by a court, specifically as payment of a claim. (7-1-24) 05. Collection by Treasury Offset Program (TOP). The Department submits claims delinquent for one hundred and eighty (180) days, or more, for collection through TOP. (7-1-24)