Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.04.728 - FOOD STAMP REDUCTION, SUSPENSION, OR CANCELLATION

Food Stamps for all Food Stamp households must be reduced suspended, or cancelled, if ordered by the USDA Secretary to comply with Section 18 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977. Reduced Food Stamps are computed using the thrifty food plan amounts and are reduced by a percentage defined by FNS. Food Stamp reduction, suspension, and cancellation rules are described below: (3-17-22)

01. Reducing Food Stamps. FNS will notify the Department of the effective date of reduction and of the thrifty food plan reduction percentage. The Department must: (3-17-22)

a. Act immediately to carry out the reduction. (3-17-22)

b. Guarantee one (1) and two (2) person households a minimum benefit of equal to eight percent (8%) of the maximum one (1) person allotment unless the reduction is ninety percent (90%) or more of total projected monthly benefits. (3-17-22)

02. Restoring Lost Benefits. Households whose Food Stamps are reduced or cancelled under this section are not entitled to restoration of benefits. Reductions or cancellations of Food Stamps may be ordered restored by the USDA Secretary. (3-17-22)

03. Suspension or Cancellation. If a suspension or cancellation is in effect, no Food Stamps are to be issued to the applicant. (3-17-22)

04. Hearings. Any household whose allotment was reduced, suspended, or cancelled under this section can request a fair hearing. (3-17-22)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.04.728