TN 8 (04-19)

SI 00604.096 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly Known as Food Stamps): Question 58

A. Policy for SNAP questions

We are responsible for asking question 58 to determine if the claimant is already receiving or wants to enroll in SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). For a complete discussion of our role in SNAP, see SI 01801.005 Overview of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits through SI 01801.310 How to Complete Form SSA-4233, Social Security Administration Transmittal for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications.

B. When and how to complete question 58

  1. 1. 

    Complete 58(a) for all claimants.

  2. 2. 

    The "Go To" instructions in (a) will lead you through the appropriate questions.

  3. 3. 

    Remember to ask if you may take a SNAP application if the claimant has received a SNAP recertification notice in the last 30 days.

  4. 4. 

    See SI 01801.010 for detailed instructions on completing the SNAP questions.

C. SNAP blocks on page 1

Mark the appropriate SNAP block in the upper right corner of the SSA-8000-BK (Application for Supplemental Security Income) to indicate whether we took a SNAP application or made a SNAP referral. For specific instructions, see SI 00604.006.

D. References

  • MS 08119.019 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • SI 01801.010 Screening Individuals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility or Application Status

  • SI 01801.040 Living Arrangements That May Affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility


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SI 00604.096 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly Known as Food Stamps): Question 58 - 04/08/2019
Batch run: 04/17/2019
Rev:04/08/2019