IM-121 FOOD STAMP CLARIFICATION OF DEPENDENT IMMIGRANTS OF VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE REQUIREMENT

Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  FOOD STAMP CLARIFICATION OF DEPENDENT IMMIGRANTS OF VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE REQUIREMENT

MANUAL REVISION #87

1105.010.10.20

 

DISCUSSION:

This memorandum introduces updated Food Stamp Manual section, 1105.010.10.20 Immigrants with Military Connections.

Immigrants with military connections can receive benefits without a waiting period.  This includes dependents of a veteran or of an active military person. The definition of an immigrant, who is the dependent of a veteran or active military person, has been updated for clarification.

Veteran’s active-duty service requirement of 24 months has been updated to the minimum active-duty service requirement.  This is a clarification from Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

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