235.03 Responsibilities of the Group Living Arrangement (FSM)

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A group living arrangement (GLA) acting as an authorized representative (AR) must do all of the following:

·       apply on behalf of the resident;

·       buy and prepare food to be consumed by eligible residents communally or individually, or provide SNAP benefits to the resident to purchase food for their own consumption;

·       ensure that each resident’s SNAP benefits are used for meals intended for that resident; and

·       notify DHHS of changes in any household’s income or of other changes affecting eligibility.

The GLA is also responsible for all of the following:

·        any program violation which it knowingly commits to obtain SNAP benefits for its residents;

·        all losses or misuse of SNAP benefits held on behalf of residents, and for all over-issuances which occur while the individuals are residents of the facility;

·        providing a monthly list of participating residents and a statement signed by a responsible official of the facility attesting to the accuracy of the list; and

·       notifying DHHS within 10 calendar days if a participating resident dies or leaves the facility.

References: RSA 161:4-a,IV; 7 CFR 271.2; 7 CFR 273.2(n); 7 CFR 273.11(e)(6) & (f); 7 CFR 274.7(g)(3)(ii); 7 CFR 278.2(g); 7 USC 2012(k)(7) & (m)(5)(B)