Sec. 4114. Elderly simplified application option
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Section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2020 ) (as amended by section 4105(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: In carrying out the supplemental nutrition assistance program, a State may elect to implement a streamlined application and certification process (referred to in this subsection as a covered process ) for households in which all adult members— are elderly or disabled members; and have no earned income. The certification period for a household participating through a covered process shall be 36 months.
A State agency determining the eligibility of an applicant household under a covered process shall, notwithstanding subsection (e)(3),to the maximum extent practicable— use data matching for income verification and household size; and allow self-declaration by the applicant of the information required under section 273.2(f) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), but verify, prior to certification of the household, factors of eligibility required under this Act or that are provided by the applicant that the State agency determines are questionable.
In carrying out subparagraph (A), a State agency shall, subject to the approval of the Secretary, establish accountability and fraud protection measures to deter fraud and ensure the integrity of the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Notwithstanding subsection (e)(6)(A), for recertification of a household under a covered process, the State agency shall not require an interview unless requested by the household, which may be conducted in-person, if requested by the household, or virtually.
Prior to allowing States to implement a covered process, the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service shall develop guidance for States, including by consulting with States, to carry out a covered process, which shall include— general implementation guidelines; reporting requirements; quality control requirements; and best practices. .
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