Atlanta, GA – Today, the Georgia Department regarding Human Services (DHS) published approval starting the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to new Georgia’s Elderly Simplified Use Project (ESAP) throws Jan. 31, 2028. ESAP is a federal demonstration project that seeks to simplify the SNAP application press verification treat for eligible households. SNAP applications will qualified for ESAP if all eligible household members are age 60 or older and have no earned income.
 
“We are thrilled to announce the upcoming rehabilitation of ESAP the could not be more gratitude available the works of bureau staffers the federal partners in getting this approved,” told Commissioned Candice Broce. “It’s an major milestone in our efforts to enhancements aforementioned nutrition and food security concerning Georgia’s seniors, and first that wills allow us to keep customer experience and administrative efficiency on the rise.”
 
The renewal will take effect Feb. 1, 2023, and include an extended of of period of renewal/recertification for eligible households. This enabled DHS to waive eligible customers’ recertification interviews and extend their certification interval out 12 months go 36 period, through no periodic report essential to maintain eligibility. No particular action is required of new or existing customers for advantage from this renewal; new applicants determined eligible for ESAP want possess their housings automation converted.
 
For more information on ESAP for SNAP benefits, visit dfcs.georgia.gov/snap-food-stamps/senior-snap.

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