Basics
This program provides monthly food assistance to eligible low‑income households.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
This term refers to everyone who buys and prepares food together.
SNAP Assistance Group (AG)
Pay stubs verify this type of income.
Earned income
This three‑letter acronym refers to the card used to access benefits
EBT
Clients must report when someone moves in or out because it affects this.
Household composition
SNAP helps households purchase this essential need.
Food
This test compares household income to federal limits.
Gross income test
T/F- The only thing needed to make a written statement from a 3rd party valid is a signature.
F- The statement also needs a phone number
This is what a client must enter at checkout to use their SNAP benefits on an EBT card.
Their PIN
In the 5th month of a SNAP certification period what must be completed?
SNAP IR
SNAP benefits are issued on this card used like a debit card
EBT card
T/F- Students over the age of 18 are always ineligibility students?
F- There are exemptions
When info is missing, the worker sends this notice.
2032- Pending verification checklist
T/F- All SNAP benefits are released on the same day?
F- Benefits are released on specific dates according to the last name of the client.
Every 12-24 months what must be completed for SNAP
Redetermination interview.
This government level administers SNAP in Indiana.
The State (DFR)
This timeframe is the standard period DFR has to process most SNAP applications.
30 days
T/F- The client can fill out the 0065- Request for earning as long as they sign it?
F- This has to be filled out by the employer.
F- Card issues are reported to card services. Allotment issues are reported to DFR.
This reporting requirement means households only need to report specific major changes, such as income going over the limit, rather than reporting every small change.
Simplified reporting
This federal department oversees SNAP nationwide.
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
ABAWDs may be required to meet this to be eligible for SNAP
Work requirement
T/F- A lease that was received at application is still valid at redet?
T-As long as there is no change in the lease.
T/F- All of the SNAP benefits must be used in the month they are received?
F- The benefit will roll over to the next month.
T/F-All reported changes must be processed by DFR, even if they are not required to be reported.
T- All information received will be processed into the case.