1. A. The definition of a household is an individual who is receiving supplemental security income (SSI) and:

   1. 1. is at least 60 years old;
   2. 2. has a federal living arrangement of code "A" as determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA);
   3. 3. is not institutionalized, or otherwise ineligible for SNAP due to immigration status or an intentional program violation; and
   4. 4. lives alone or declares to purchase and prepare food separately from others in a shared living situation.
2. B. SSI individuals whose payments are in a "suspense" or "terminated" status as coded by SSA may not participate in LaCAP.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 7 CFR 271.3(c), 7 CFR Part 282, and Section 17 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, and P.L. 110-246.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 32:2271 (December 2006), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Economic Stability and Self-Sufficiency Section, LR 36:2534 (November 2010), amended by Department of Children and Family Services, Economic Stability Section, LR 44:445 (March 2018).