Helping agency vs. an Authorized Representative
Date:
03/01/2018
We often hear of confusion from DTA case managers and from community organizations about the role of a helping agency or individual vs. the role of an Authorized Representative. It is very important that persons assisting with a SNAP case are not conflated with an Authorized Representative. Attached are two one-page resources:
- Information on the difference between a helping party and an Authorized Representative, including forms/documentation needed
- Information on the SNAP interview and how to assist SNAP households as a helping organization
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File Attachment:
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 MLRI FAQ - Helping Agencies and SNAP Interviews Feb 2018.pdf | 60.17 KB |
| MLRI Helping Agency vs. Authorized Reps Feb 2018.pdf | 68.96 KB |
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