Section 16.03.04.795 - RESIDENTS OF GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTSDisabled or blind residents of public or private non-profit group living arrangements, serving no more than sixteen (16) residents, may get Food Stamps. Residents get Food Stamps under the same standards as other households. Group living arrangements rules are listed below:
01.FNS-Authorized Retailer or Department Certified. The center must be an FNS-authorized retailer or be certified by the Department as a non-profit group living center. Center status must comply with Section 1616(e) of the Social Security Act or comparable standards of the Secretary of USDA.02.Application Option. Residents may apply on their own, as a group, or through an authorized representative employed and designated by the center. Residents may apply through an authorized representative of the resident's choice.03.Residents Apply on Their Own Behalf. A person or a group of residents making up a household can apply on their own behalf. The center must determine the resident is physically and intellectually capable of handling their own affairs. If the resident is eligible, the center does not act as the authorized representative. The resident or group is responsible for reporting any changes affecting eligibility or benefit level. The resident is responsible for overissuances.04.Certification. Residents of a center applying through the center's authorized representative must be certified as a one (1) person household. Residents of a center applying on their own behalf must be certified according to household size.05.Residents Are Exempt From Work Registration.06.Residents Are Entitled to Notices of Adverse Action. If a group living arrangement center loses its authorization or certification, notice is not required.07.Using Food Stamps. The Food Stamps may be used by the resident, a group of residents, or by the center to purchase food for the resident. The center may accept Food Stamps as payment for meals. If residents purchase or prepare food for home consumption, the center must ensure each resident's Food Stamps are used for meals intended for that resident.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.04.795