Topic: SNAP
Household Summary
SNAP helps provide additional nutritional benefits for households in Oklahoma
Things to remember during Application Screening, Interviewing, Verification Processing, and Case Changes
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of the most requested benefits in the county office.
Clients receiving SNAP benefits must meet these responsibilities: Don’t ever sell or trade EBT card Don’t ever use another client’s EBT card Do not use EBT card to purchase items that are not considered groceries such as alcohol, tobacco, or paper products Follow guidelines for benefit reporting
PS1B Transaction in IMS The following are instructions on how to create a SNAP case using the PS1B transaction in IMS. In IMS, type ps1b Press Enter Tab to Case Number field and enter J Tab to Section Field and enter C Enter App Date in MM/DD/YY format Enter Supervisor Number Enter Worker Number Enter County […]
The Premise of SNAP The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, serves as the first line of defense against hunger. It enables low-income families to buy nutritious food with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. SNAP recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores.
A customer may buy the following items with SNAP benefits: Fruits and vegetables Meat, fish, and poultry Dairy products Bread Jams and honey Sauces and soups Baked goods (wrapped, labeled and intended for home consumption) Plants that grow food Seeds that produce food A customer CANNOT buy the following items with SNAP benefits: Food meant […]
The Oklahoma Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) offers low-income older citizens an opportunity to purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from certified farmers. In addition to offering nutritious foods, the program supports local economies by increasing the use of farmers’ markets. DHS is able to offer EBT cards to seniors who qualify based on certain […]
Staggered Issuance Dates and the History Behind the Change Beginning April 1, 2011, SNAP food benefits were adjusted to issue on three designated days, the 1st, 5th, or 10th of each month. This decision was made at the request of the Oklahoma Grocer’s Association (OGA), who has a membership of more than 2,000 smaller retail supermarkets […]