049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 1-2 - Definitions

This section is administered in accordance with 7 CFR 271.2 with the following exceptions:

(a) "Applicant" - A person, including an authorized representative, who expresses verbally or in writing a desire to make an application for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

(b) "Application" - The DFS form on which a person indicates, in writing, the desire to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

(c) "Application Process" - Filing and completing the application form, being interviewed and having certain information verified.

(d) "Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)" - The process by which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are transferred to electronic cards.

(e) "Food Stamp Benefits" - Former name of the State-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The name change was granted in the 2008 Farm Bill.

(f) "Income" - All nonexempt money received from any source.

(g) "Interview" - To question or converse with a person face-to-face or by telephone, in order to obtain and provide information.

(h) "POWER" - Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities which is the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Wyoming.

(i) State Nutrition Assistance Program benefits - Assistance provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to eligible households in the form of electronic benefit transfers that are redeemable for food items at federally approved food retailers. The name change was granted in the 2008 Farm Bill.

049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-2