249.11 Changes During the Extended Food Stamp (EFS) Period (FSM)

____________________________________________________________

If the household only receives EFS, and is not open for another program of assistance, the household has no reporting requirements.

If the household is open for other programs in addition to EFS, the household must continue to report all changes as required by those programs. Since EFS benefits are frozen and cannot be altered during the EFS period, any changes acted upon for other programs will not impact the EFS benefit amount.

If a household experiences a decrease in income, an increase in expenses, or an increase in household size, the household’s benefits could potentially be higher if the household chooses to stop EFS, as benefits are frozen during the EFS period, the household must reapply  for regular SNAP benefits  to have the household’s benefit allotment amount changed.

Note:

If the household is determined eligible for regular SNAP but will receive a lower benefit amount than its EFS benefit amount, the household shall withdraw its new application and keep the EFS amount for the remainder of the EFS period.

References: He-W 756.06; RSA 161:4-a,IV; 7 CFR 273.14; 7 CFR 273.28; 7 CFR 273.30; 7 CFR 273.32;  7 USC 2020(s)(6)(A)