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The Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 under the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 extended Afghani Special Immigrant eligibility for SNAP benefits from six months to eight months.
FNS is aware that state agencies are struggling to cope with mounting caseloads as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is responding to growing needs for food assistance. As state budgets become increasingly tight, few states are able to add staff to manage the greater demands. This memo is intended to review certification policies states may consider to support more efficient caseload management.
FNS guidance of March 20, 2008 provided that the eligibility of Afghani Special Immigrants was in effect through Sept. 30, 2008 under The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008.
Form FNS-101: Participation in Food Programs - by Race
Policy Household Member's Name Differs from the Name Contained on the Earnings Statement Used to Verify Income.
Questions and answers on the certification issues in the 2008 Farm Bill.
Form FNS-667 is used by state agencies to report use of TEFAP administrative funds.
Form FNS-57 is used by consignees to report overages and shortages in a shipment and commodities damaged in transit.
In light of recent legislative changes, FNS is issuing the following new guidance on the eligibility of Iraqi and Afghani special immigrants. Due to these changes in legislation, Iraqis are now treated somewhat differently than Afghanis. Because FNS has updated its policy interpretation on how to treat these special immigrants, this new guidance supersedes our previous guidance on Iraqi and Afghani Special immigrants issued on Jan. 24, 2008.
This memo address under what circumstances a state agency may disallow a deduction based on failure to report or verify expenses.