Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.04 - IDAHO FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Section 16.03.04.156 - TIME LIMITS FOR EXPEDITED FOOD STAMPS
Current through August 31, 2023
Time limits for acting on expedited Food Stamp applications are listed below: (3-17-22)
01. Seven Day Limit for Food Stamps. For households entitled to expedited service, the Department will provide Food Stamps to the household within seven (7) days of the application date. (3-17-22)
02. Seven Days After Discovery. If not discovered at initial screening, the Department will provide expedited services to an expedite eligible household within seven (7) days. Seven (7) days begins the day after the Department finds the household is entitled to expedited service. (3-17-22)
03. Seven Days for Waived Interview. The Department will provide expedited services within seven (7) days for households entitled to an office interview waiver. Seven (7) days is counted from the application date. If a telephone interview is conducted, the AFA must be mailed to the household for signature. The mailing time must not be included in the seven (7) days. Mailing time includes the days the AFA is in the mail to and from the household. Mailing time includes the days the AFA is at the household pending signature and mailing. (3-17-22)
04. Treatment Centers. For residents of drug addiction or alcoholic treatment centers, Food Stamps must be provided within seven (7) days of the application date. (3-17-22)
05. Shelter Residents. For residents of shelters for battered women and children, Food Stamps must be provided within seven (7) days of the application date. (3-17-22)
