Subtitle 03 FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 17 Food Supplement Program

.51 Adverse Action. A. Definitions. (1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) Terms Defined. (a) “Timely” means that the notice is sent at least 10 calendar days before the action is taken. (b) “Adequate” means that the notice includes: (i) The …

.52 Recertification. A. A household may not participate beyond the expiration of the assigned certification period as described in Regulation .46 of this chapter without a determination of eligibility for a new period. B. The local department shall provide the household with a no…

.53 Restoration of Lost Benefits. A. The local department shall restore lost benefits when: (1) An error is caused by the local department or by the Social Security Administration during joint processing; or (2) An administrative disqualification is subsequently reversed by a cou…

.54 Establishing a Claim for Overissued or Trafficked Benefits. A. A recipient claim is an amount owed because of benefits that are: (1) Overpaid; or (2) Trafficked. B. The local department shall establish and collect a claim in accordance with this regulation and Regulation .55 …

.55 Collection of a Claim. A. The local department shall collect payment for a claim against a household as described in this regulation. B. Lump Sum. The household may pay the claim in a lump sum that is a full or a partial payment of the claim made in: (1) Program benefits; (2)…

.56 Disqualification for Intentional Program Violation (IPV). The local department shall investigate and refer any suspected cases of an IPV for an administrative disqualification hearing according to COMAR 07.03.10. Cross References 07.03.17.04B(2)(b) 07.03.17.12D(2) 07.03.17.49…

.57 Replacement and Use of Program Benefits. A. The local department may replace Program benefits when food purchased with Program benefits has been destroyed in a verified household misfortune. B. A household may use Program benefits to purchase eligible foods as described in Re…

.58 Appeals and Complaints. A. Appeals. (1) The local department shall give written notice of the right to, and the procedures for, requesting and obtaining a fair hearing to each applicant, recipient, household, or authorized representative: (a) At the time of application; and (…

.59 Meal Providers for the Homeless. A. Approval and Authorization of Homeless Meal Providers. (1) To accept Program benefits in payment for meals, the homeless meal provider shall be approved by the local department and authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture, …

.60 Maryland Senior Nutrition Assistance Program. A. The Maryland Senior Nutrition Assistance Program (MSNAP) is a 5-year demonstration project approved by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. B. Household Composition. The definition of a househ…

.61 Maryland Restaurant Meals Program. A. Purpose. The Maryland Restaurant Meals Program provides elderly, disabled, and homeless SNAP recipients with the option to use their benefits to purchase hot, prepared foods from restaurants that have been approved by the Administration t…