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ResetResource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0101
    Clarification on Characteristics of Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility Programs Memo
        FNS is issuing this memorandum in an effort to clarify the characteristics of BBCE programs and the actions states must take to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
      12/27/2016
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0099
    Categorical Eligibility (Revised)
        This memorandum provides clarification regarding households determined to be categorically eligible for FDPIR in accordance with provisions at sections 4300-4320 of Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Handbook 501.
          FD-076
    12/20/2016
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0064
    Verification and Reporting of Foster Children
        This memorandum is to provide guidance on the verification process and reporting for categorically eligible foster children
          SP02-2012
    10/24/2011
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0003
    Letter Method for Direct Certification
        The purpose of this memorandum is to implement a provision affecting mandatory direct certification for children in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households.
          SP13-2011
    01/14/2011
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0027
    Multi-Program Periodic Report Forms
        Some state agencies have adopted a version of simplified reporting for other programs, such as Medicaid and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and are using multi-program report forms for the various programs, including SNAP.
      08/03/2010
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0017
    Treatment of TANF-Funded Subsidized Employment Income Implementation Date and Quality Control Treatment
        This policy applies to all TANF-funded subsidized employment paid to SNAP clients or applicants in the form of wages, regardless of the source of TANF funding, including but not limited to funds available to states and Indian tribes through the Emergency Contingency Fund for state TANF programs.
      04/20/2010
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0016
    Categorical Eligibility: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
        This is a reminder of the statutory and regulatory requirements for categorical eligibility for the Child Nutrition Programs based on receipt of benefits from each state’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act restricts categorical eligibility to those TANF programs with standards that are comparable to or more restrictive than those in effect on June 1, 1995.
          SP22 CACFP10 SFSP08-2010
    04/19/2010
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0013
    Treatment of TANF-Funded Subsidized Employment Income
        It has come to our attention that a number of states have begun using the emergency fund to develop and implement a wide range of subsidized employment efforts. In addition to the Emergency Fund program, subsidized employment may be funded under the regular TANF block grant or state Maintenance of Effort  funds.
      03/26/2010
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0078
    Categorical Eligibility Questions and Answers
        Attached are questions and answers from Nov. 20, 2009,  Dec. 15, 2009 and Jan. 26, 2010 on the implementation of categorical eligibility and the reporting requirements for categorically eligible households. These questions are in response to inquiries from the states.
      11/20/2009
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0064
    Improving Access to SNAP through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
        We would like to highlight the potential of expanded categorical eligibility to enhance SNAP operations and accessibility.
      09/30/2009

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