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AZ Rev Stat § 46-208 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-208 - Nontransferability and nonassignability of assistance; exemption from process

46-208.  Nontransferability and nonassignability of assistance;  exemption from process Assistance granted under this title is not transferable or assignable at law or in equity,  and none of the money paid or payable under this title shall be subject to execution,  levy,  attachment,  garnishment or other legal process,  or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-209 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-209 - Residence in state after assistance granted; basis for discontinuance of payments to recipients of assistance

46-209.  Residence in state after assistance granted;  basis for discontinuance of payments to recipients of assistance A. Any recipient of assistance granted under this title,  except temporary assistance for needy families,  desiring to reside outside the state for a period of not to exceed thirty days shall execute a form provided by the state department. Any recipient receiving temporary assistance for needy families under this title and desiring to reside outside the state for a period of not to exceed thirty days shall execute a form provided by the state department. The form shall require the recipient to express the recipient's intent as to establishing legal residence outside the state,  or the recipient's intent to return to the state within thirty days. If it is the intent of the recipient to establish legal residence outside the state,  the recipient may continue to receive assistance from this state while residing in another state for a period of not to exceed thirty days or until the recipient meets the residence eligibility requirements for assistance in that state,  whichever is less. B. A recipient of any assistance granted under this title,  except temporary assistance for needy families,  shall not be continued on assistance after the recipient has been absent from the state for thirty consecutive days. Any recipient of temporary assistance for needy families granted under this title shall not be continued on assistance after the recipient has been absent from this state for thirty consecutive days.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-210 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-210 - Effect on domicile of absence while in military service

46-210.  Effect on domicile of absence while in military service Absence while in the military service of the state or the United States shall not be deemed to interrupt residence in this state as provided in this title,  if a domicile is not acquired without the state.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-211 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-211 - Periodic reconsideration and change in amount of assistance

46-211.  Periodic reconsideration and change in amount of assistance A. All assistance or service grants made under this title shall be reconsidered by the state department as frequently as required by the rules of the department. After further investigation as the department deems necessary,  the amount of assistance or service may be changed or assistance or service withdrawn if the department finds that the recipient's circumstances have altered sufficiently to warrant such action. The department may at any time cancel and revoke assistance or service for cause,  and it may for cause suspend assistance or service for such period as it deems proper. B. All decisions made under the provisions of this section shall be subject to review and the granting of an opportunity for a fair hearing by the state department as provided by law.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-212 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-212 - Assistance subject to amendment of law

46-212.  Assistance subject to amendment of law All assistance or service granted under this title shall be deemed granted and held subject to any law amending or repealing any provision of this title,  and no recipient shall have a claim for compensation,  or otherwise,  by reason of recipient's assistance or service being affected in any manner by any law amending or repealing any provision of this title.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-213 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-213 - Duty of recipient to notify department of change in status; recovery of excess assistance paid; violation; classification

46-213.  Duty of recipient to notify department of change in status;  recovery of excess assistance paid;  violation;  classification A. If at any time while receiving assistance the recipient of such assistance knowingly acquires any property or receives any increase in income or property,  or both,  in excess of income or property declared at the time of determination or redetermination of eligibility,  or if there is any other change in circumstances affecting the recipient's eligibility,  the recipient shall within the number of days specified by rules of the department notify the department and provide verification of the acquisition of such property,  receipt of such income or change in circumstances. Any recipient of aid who knowingly fails to do so is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. B. If a recipient is overpaid for whatever reason,  the recipient is liable for the amount of the overpayment. The department of economic security with the concurrence of the department of law shall determine the method of securing repayment which is most appropriate to the particular situation. If there are insufficient assets or resources to justify collection,  if the recipient has not obtained assistance or services by intentional misrepresentation or if the overpayment was due to an error on the part of the department of economic security,  the department may waive a repayment by the recipient. The department of economic security,  with the assistance of the department of law,  may institute appropriate court proceedings to recover overpayments. C. Each warrant issued as an assistance payment shall contain a statement on the reverse side of the warrant relating to the recipient's eligibility. The wording of this statement shall be determined by the department.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-214 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-214 - Fee for representing applicant or recipient in civil proceeding under article prohibited

46-214.  Fee for representing applicant or recipient in civil proceeding under article prohibited No person shall charge or receive any fee for representing an applicant for or recipient of assistance or service in any proceedings under this title,  except fees prescribed by the department,  but the provisions of this section shall not apply to representation of an applicant or recipient in criminal proceedings brought pursuant to this title.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-215 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-215 - Welfare fraud; program disqualification; classification

46-215.  Welfare fraud;  program disqualification;  classification A. A person commits welfare fraud if the person knowingly obtains by means of a false statement or representation,  by impersonation or by other fraudulent device any of the following: 1. Assistance or service to which the person is not entitled. 2. Assistance or service greater than that to which the person is entitled. 3. Payment of any forfeited installment grant,  or aids or abets in buying or in any way disposing of the property of a recipient of assistance or service without the consent of the department. B. The department shall adopt rules to establish procedures for administrative disqualification and referral for prosecution of persons who commit welfare fraud. C. A person is disqualified from program participation pursuant to subsection D if the person commits one or more of the following: 1. Signs a waiver of an administrative disqualification hearing. 2. After an administrative disqualification hearing,  is found to have committed an intentional program violation consisting of any misrepresentation or other act that violates a law or rule governing the program. 3. Is convicted of any crime or petty offense against any assistance program defined in this chapter. D. A person who commits an intentional program violation is disqualified from program participation for twelve months for the first violation,  twenty-four months for the second violation and permanently for three or more violations. E. The department shall not include the needs of the disqualified person in the assistance unit but shall count the income and resources of the disqualified person as being available to the unit. F. A person who commits welfare fraud pursuant to subsection A is guilty of a class 6 felony.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-216 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-216 - Violation; classification

46-216.  Violation;  classification A person violating a provision of this title for which no penalty is specifically provided is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-219 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-219 - Supplemental nutrition assistance program; eligibility after conviction; drug testing; rules

46-219.  Supplemental nutrition assistance program;  eligibility after conviction;  drug testing;  rules A. Notwithstanding section 13-3418 and if the person agrees to random drug testing,  a person who is convicted after August 22,  1996 of a felony offense that has as an element of the offense the use or possession of a controlled substance as defined in 21 United States Code section 802(6) may be eligible for the supplemental nutrition assistance program if the person meets at least one of the following criterion: 1. Successfully completes a substance abuse treatment program. 2. Is currently accepted for treatment in a substance abuse treatment program but is subject to a waiting list to receive available treatment,  and the person remains enrolled in the treatment program and enters the treatment program at the first available opportunity. 3. Is currently accepted for treatment in and is participating in a substance abuse treatment program. 4. Is determined by a licensed medical provider to not need substance abuse treatment. 5. If applicable,  is in compliance with all terms of probation.  B. The department shall adopt rules related to drug testing pursuant to this section that include more frequent drug testing for offenses that occurred within twenty-four months of the date of application.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-231 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-231 - Department of economic security; supplemental nutrition assistance program; produce incentive program; definitions

46-231.  Department of economic security;  supplemental nutrition assistance program;  produce incentive program;  definitions A. The department of economic security shall: 1. Plan,  prepare and develop the infrastructure necessary to implement a produce incentive program for supplemental nutrition assistance program enrollees to purchase eligible Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables at SNAP-authorized farmers markets,  farm stands,  mobile markets,  community supported agriculture sites,  grocery stores and convenience stores. 2. Subject to available monies,  provide matching monies of up to $20 per participating SNAP-authorized site per transaction for an enrollee in the supplemental nutrition assistance program to purchase eligible Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables at the participating SNAP-authorized site. 3. Conduct research and evaluate the produce incentive program and the impact of the program on purchases made by supplemental nutrition assistance program enrollees and producers of Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables. B. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Eligible Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables"  means any Arizona-grown variety of fresh,  canned,  dried or frozen whole or cut fruits and vegetables that do not contain added sugars,  fats,  oils or salt. 2. " SNAP"  means the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-241 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-241 - Definitions

46-241.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Agent"  means a community based organization that is contracted by the department to take applications,  determine eligibility and provide short-term services to low income persons through the use of federal and state monies. 2. " Applicant"  means a person who is applying for short-term crisis services. 3. " Emergency shelter"  means temporary shelter in a hotel,  motel or licensed homeless shelter facility. 4. " Federal poverty guideline"  means the poverty guidelines that are issued by the United States department of health and human services pursuant to section 673(2) of the omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1981 and that are reported annually in the federal register. 5. " Homeless"  means the participant has no permanent place of residence where a lease or mortgage agreement between the participant and the owner exists. 6. " Short-term crisis"  means an unplanned incident that causes the loss of monies and that makes the applicant unable to meet the applicant's financial obligations.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-241.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-241.01 - Short-term crisis services

46-241.01.  Short-term crisis services The department,  through its agent,  shall administer short-term crisis services. Short-term crisis services include: 1. Emergency shelter to eligible persons. 2. Rent or mortgage assistance to prevent homelessness. 3. Utility assistance for eligible persons with a current or anticipated interruption of heating or cooling services,  or both,  if the person's health and safety will be put in danger. 4. Utility repair and replacement. 5. Special needs as determined by the department to secure or maintain employment.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-241.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-241.02 - Eligibility for short-term crisis services

46-241.02.  Eligibility for short-term crisis services To qualify for short-term crisis services,  an applicant shall prove that the applicant meets all of the following requirements: 1. The applicant is a resident of this state at the time of application. 2. The applicant is experiencing a short-term crisis that will cause homelessness or the interruption of heating or cooling at the applicant's residence. 3. The total gross countable income of the applicant's household does not exceed: (a) One hundred twenty-five per cent of the federal poverty guidelines. (b) One hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty guidelines if the household includes a person with a disability or elderly person.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-241.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-241.03 - Appeals; hearings

46-241.03.  Appeals;  hearings A decision denying,  reducing or terminating short-term crisis services is appealable pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6,  article 6 and title 41,  chapter 14.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-241.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-241.04 - Ineligibility for short-term crisis services

46-241.04.  Ineligibility for short-term crisis services The department or its agent shall not provide short-term crisis services to or on behalf of an applicant who: 1. Has refused employment or training for employment in the thirty days before the application. 2. Is receiving services from the temporary assistance for needy families diversion program.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-241.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-241.05 - Method of payment

46-241.05.  Method of payment A. The department or its agent shall provide short-term crisis services to alleviate or prevent homelessness through payments to either of the following: 1. Emergency shelters. 2. Subsidize delinquent rent or mortgage payments. B. The department or its agent shall provide short-term crisis services to alleviate the loss of heating and cooling through payments to: 1. Utility companies for utility bill assistance. 2. Local vendors for the repair and replacement of utilities and appliances. C. The department or its agent shall administer short-term crisis services by providing vouchers to vendors on behalf of a person.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-244 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-244 - Victims of domestic violence; identification; referrals; waiver

46-244.  Victims of domestic violence;  identification;  referrals;  waiver The department or its agent shall identify individuals who are victims of domestic violence at the time of application for or during the receipt of temporary assistance for needy families. At any time individuals shall be given the chance to identify themselves as victims of domestic violence. If identification and verification of abuse exist,  the department shall refer the individual to appropriate available services and shall waive for up to six months,  pursuant to a determination of good cause,  any program work requirements.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-251 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-251 - Mandatory state supplemental payments program

46-251.  Mandatory state supplemental payments program A. The mandatory state supplemental payments program provided for in this section may be administered directly by the department,  or by the federal government under agreement with the department whereby the department pays to the federal government the cost of supplemental payments made under this section and the federal government administers the program pursuant to the agreement and title XVI of the social security act,  as amended. B. Mandatory state supplemental payments shall be granted for January 1974 and thereafter under this section to any person who meets and maintains the following requirements: 1. Was qualified for and received a state public assistance payment under the federally assisted program of old age assistance or aid to the blind or aid to persons with permanent and total disability for the month of December 1973,  and 2. Is eligible for and receives,  or who,  but for his income,  would be eligible to receive,  a payment under title XVI of the social security act,  as amended. C. The amount of mandatory state supplemental payment to a recipient for a month shall be an amount equal to the amount by which such individual's December 1973 minimum income level as defined in title XVI of the social security act as amended,  exceeds the amount of such individual's title XVI benefit plus other income.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-253 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-253 - Ineligibility

46-253.  Ineligibility No payment shall be made under this article to or on behalf of any individual who is not a resident of the state of Arizona or who refuses to apply for or accept supplemental security income for which he is eligible under title XVI of the social security act,  as amended.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-293 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-293 - Ineligibility for other public assistance

46-293.  Ineligibility for other public assistance A person receiving assistance under this article shall not at the same time receive any other public assistance under this title except by authorization of the state department.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-295 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-295 - Recovery of public assistance from legally responsible persons; fund

46-295.  Recovery of public assistance from legally responsible persons;  fund A. If a recipient of public assistance has a person who is legally responsible for that person's support and who is presently able to reimburse the department for public assistance provided,  the department,  through the attorney general or county attorney,  shall proceed in the following order against: 1. The spouse of a recipient. 2. The former spouse of a recipient. 3. A father or mother not presently receiving public assistance. 4. Any other legally responsible person. B. If a recipient of public assistance receives an overpayment of support or is determined ineligible pursuant to section 46-292 or 46-293,  the department may recover the support incorrectly paid during that time period. The department shall deposit monies recovered in the public assistance collections fund established pursuant to this section. C. On request of the department,  the attorney general or county attorney shall commence an action in the superior court in the county where the recipient of public assistance resides or in the superior court in Maricopa county,  against the persons in the order specified in subsection A of this section,  to recover the assistance granted and to secure an order requiring payment of amounts that become due in the future for which the person is liable. D. The public assistance collections fund is established consisting of monies received pursuant to this section and section 41-2752. The department shall administer the fund. Subject to legislative appropriation,  the department shall use fund monies to improve public assistance collection activities. The department shall deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  twenty-five per cent of the monies collected pursuant to this section in the public assistance collections fund and seventy-five per cent of the monies collected pursuant to this section in the state general fund. Notwithstanding this subsection,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  the department shall deposit fifty per cent of the monies collected pursuant to section 41-2752 in the public assistance fund and the remaining fifty per cent of the monies collected pursuant to section 41-2752 shall be deposited in the state general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 46-297.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Welfare|§ 46-297.01 - Electronic benefit transfer cards; replacements; out-of-state spending; fraud investigation

46-297.01.  Electronic benefit transfer cards;  replacements;  out-of-state spending;  fraud investigation A. The department shall send each recipient who requests two replacement cards within a twelve-month period a letter informing the recipient that another request will initiate an investigation by the department to determine whether there is fraud. If a third-party vendor is administering replacement cards directly to recipients,  the vendor shall notify the department after a recipient requests a second replacement card in a twelve-month period and makes any subsequent request thereafter. B. After a recipient's request for a third replacement card within any twelve-month period,  and any subsequent request thereafter,  the department shall schedule an interview with the recipient and,  if the department has been granted a waiver,  determine whether there is fraud before issuing a new card. The recipient's request for a fourth replacement card requires the department to schedule an interview with the recipient to determine whether there is fraud before issuing a new card. The department shall request any necessary federal waivers to comply with this section. C. If a recipient uses more than ten percent of the recipient's electronic benefit transfer card balance in a six-month period on out-of-state purchases,  the department shall schedule an interview with the recipient to determine whether there is fraud.