Topic: Food Stamp Penalty Income
Food Stamp Penalty Income (FSPI) is the TANF and/or SSI payment amount reduction applied as income for SNAP when the TANF or SSI is reduced or closed because of a program violation. The following are FAQS regarding Food Stamp Penalty Income (FSPI) Q1. The TANF benefit has been closed for reason “52A” or “29B.” What […]
At times you will encounter SNAP cases that display a Food Stamp Penalty Income (FSPI). This is shown on block C.47 on the EC page in IMS. Refer to article: Income: What is Food Stamp Penalty Income (FSPI) If the FSPI is from SSI sanctions, then the following special procedures apply. If you encounter a […]
Penalty or disqualification period – the length of time an individual or household is not eligible or the benefit is reduced. Depending on the program, the penalty may be removed as soon as the individual cooperates or it may be assigned for a certain time frame. Policy regarding this term is located at: Public Assistance […]
FSPI– is an acronym for Food Stamp Penalty Income. This is the TANF payment amount reduction applied as income for SNAP when the TANF benefit is reduced or closed because of a program violation. SNAP: 340:50-7-29.Income inclusions. TANF: 340:10-2-2. Sanction process; and 340:10-3-57. Special considerations.