TITLE 470 DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Division of Family Resources intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 470 IAC 6-2-1 to allow simplified reporting for elderly/disabled households. Amends 470 IAC 6-2-13 to remove requirements of specific certification periods based on type of household. Amends 470 IAC 6-3-1 to implement a 30 day food stamp application processing time; to provide clarification of the denial process for food stamps applications in accordance with federal regulations; and to allow for the food stamp interview to be delayed in expedited cases. Amends 470 IAC 6-4.1-1 to allow implementation of a mandatory standard utility allowance in addition to removing reference that those households who share utility expenses cannot use the standard allowance. Amends 470 IAC 6-4.1-4 to remove reference to specific certification periods affecting reporting requirements. Amends 470 IAC 6-4.2-1 to implement broad based categorical eligibility. Amends 470 IAC 6-5-3 to allow the implementation of a voluntary employment and training program. Repeals 470 IAC 6-4.1-6. Statutory authority: IC 12-13-5-3; IC 12-13-7-1; IC 12-13-7-2; IC 12-13-7-6.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

David Smalley, Food Stamp Policy Manager

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W363, 1420-37

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-2010

david.smalley@fssa.in.gov

DIN: 20100428-IR-470100243NIA

Composed: Apr 28,2024 12:15:19PM EDT

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