A household is considered to be categorically eligible for the supplemental nutrition assistance program if the household meets one of the following conditions:

1. (1) All of the household members are receiving or are authorized to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI);
2. (2) All of the household members are receiving or are authorized to receive TANF benefits;
3. (3) The household's TANF case was closed within the last 12 months;
4. (4) All of the household members are receiving or are authorized to receive tribal TANF benefits;
5. (5) The household is comprised of individuals all of whom are receiving or are authorized to receive either TANF or SSI benefits;
6. (6) The household's tribal TANF case was closed within the last three months;
7. (7) The household's TANF benefits were diverted because the household qualified for support services under the provisions of § 67:10:06:18 during the last 12 months; and
8. (8) At least one household member receives childcare benefits under the provisions of article 67:47.

Source: 27 SDR 21, effective September 20, 2000; 28 SDR 163, effective May 9, 2002; 36 SDR 103, effective December 21, 2009.

General Authority: SDCL 28-12-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-12-1.