ACL 09-62: Food Stamp Waiver Of Face-To-Face Interview (10/23/09)

Instructions on the waiver of the FS in-person interview at initial application and recertification for all food stamp households at county option. If a county opts to take advantage of the waiver, it must be done on a county-wide basis. “Implementing this waiver will reduce the application process burden for the household, increase timeliness, increase program access, decrease the volume of activity in the local offices, and remove barriers that prevent households from completing an interview.” The letter lists when the in-person interview is required, too. [Download]