Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.04 - IDAHO FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Section 16.03.04.115 - AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.04.115

Current through August 31, 2023

The household can choose a nonhousehold member to act as an authorized representative. The household can designate in writing another responsible household member or a responsible adult outside the household as an authorized representative. An adult employee, of an authorized drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation center or an authorized group living arrangement center, may act as an authorized representative for the household. Conditions for an authorized representative are: (3-17-22)

01. Designating Authorized Representative. When household members cannot apply for, receive or use Food Stamps, the household can choose an authorized representative. The household must appoint the authorized representative in writing. The authorized representative should be aware of household circumstances. The household should prepare or review the AFA when the authorized representative will be interviewed. (3-17-22)

02. Persons Who Cannot Be an Authorized Representative. Persons with a conflict of interest may not act as an authorized representative without the Department's written approval. The Field Office supervisor must determine if no one else is available and give written approval. Persons with a conflict of interest are listed below: (3-17-22)

a. Retailers allowed to accept Food Stamps. (3-17-22)

b. Department employees involved in the certification or issuance process. (3-17-22)

c. A person disqualified for IPV during the penalty period, unless he is the only adult household member and no one else is available. (3-17-22)

d. Homeless meal providers. (3-17-22)

03. Department Responsibilities. The Department will: (3-17-22)

a. Make sure authorized representatives are properly selected. (3-17-22)

b. Record the representative's name in the case record. (3-17-22)

c. Not place limits on the number of households a representative may represent. (3-17-22)

d. Inform the household it will be liable for any overissuance resulting from wrong information given by the representative. (3-17-22)

e. Make sure the household freely requested the representative. (3-17-22)

f. Make sure the household is getting the correct amount of benefits. (3-17-22)

g. Make sure the representative is properly using the Food Stamps. (3-17-22)

04. Authorized Representative Removed. The Department may remove an authorized representative for up to one (1) year if the person knowingly distorts a household's circumstances, gives false information, or improperly uses the Food Stamps. This provision does not apply to drug and alcohol centers and group homes. Written notice must be sent to the household and the authorized representative thirty (30) days before the penalty begins. The notice must list: (3-17-22)

a. The proposed action. (3-17-22)

b. The reason for the action. (3-17-22)

c. The right to a fair hearing. (3-17-22)

d. The name and telephone number to contact for more information. (3-17-22)

05. Contingency Designation. A household member able to apply for and get Food Stamps can name an authorized representative, in writing, in case the household becomes unable to use Food Stamps. (3-17-22)

06. Emergency Designation. The household may choose an emergency authorized representative if unforeseen circumstances arise. The household must complete a statement appointing the person as the authorized representative. The authorized representative must sign the statement. The household cannot be required to go to the Field Office to complete this statement. (3-17-22)

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