MFIP:
For replacing the food portion of MFIP, follow the SNAP provisions.


DWP, MSA, GA, GRH:
No provisions.


SNAP:
For information on overall provisions for replacing benefits, see 0024.06 (Provisions for Replacing Benefits), TEMP Manual TE02.11.18 (Food Destroyed in a Misfortune or Disaster).

Issue replacement benefits to a unit when the unit reports that food purchase with SNAP benefits, EBT or cash-out money, was destroyed in a unit misfortune or disaster. A unit misfortune or disaster includes, but is not limited to, a fire, flood, or power outage (this includes food destroyed due to a utility disconnection).

There is no limit on the number of times units may apply for and receive benefit replacements for food destroyed in a unit misfortune or disaster.

The benefit replacement amount is the loss the unit claims or the unit’s monthly SNAP benefit allotment, whichever is less. The benefit replacement amount cannot exceed the unit’s monthly SNAP allotment.

To issue a benefit replacement for food that was purchased with SNAP benefits and destroyed in a unit misfortune or disaster all the following MUST be met:

• The unit must report the loss of food within 10 days of the date the food was destroyed in the misfortune or disaster. At the time of the report, send the unit the Nonreceipt/Replacement Request (DHS-1609).

AND

• The unit must complete, sign, and return the Nonreceipt/Replacement Request (DHS-1609) within 10 calendar days of reporting the loss of food. Place a copy of the completed and signed Nonreceipt/Replacement Request (DHS-1609) in the case file. If the 10th day falls on a weekend or holiday, give units until the next working day to return the form.

AND

• The misfortune or disaster must be verified by the unit or county and Tribal Nation within 10 calendar days of reporting the loss of food. The misfortune or disaster may be verified through a collateral contact, documentation from a community agency including, but not limited to, the fire department, utility company, the Red Cross, or a newspaper article. See 0010 (Verification).
  

If all above criteria are met, benefit replacements must be issued within 10 calendar days after the unit reports the loss of food, or within 2 working days after receiving the completed DHS-1609, whichever is later. TSS BENE staff will issue the replacement benefits. Submit a benefit replacement request through TSS BENE. See TE02.11.18 (Food Destroyed in a Misfortune or Disaster).