249.07 Extended Food Stamp (EFS) Period (FSM) SR 05-08 Dated 07/05  

The EFS benefit period begins the first month following the last month TANF financial assistance was received and continues for five consecutive months, unless during the EFS period the household:

• opens for TANF cash;

• reapplies for regular Food Stamps; or

• requests that EFS close.

Households must reapply for regular Food Stamps during EFS month five to have eligibility for regular Food Stamp benefits redetermined. At reapplication, all changes that were reported during the EFS period, and any new information, will be used to determine ongoing Food Stamp eligibility. If the household fails to reapply, EFS automatically terminates on the last day of month five.

References: He-W 756.06(c)-(d), RSA 161:4-a,IV, 7 CFR 273.14, 7 CFR 273.27-7 CFR 273.32, 7 USC 2020(s)(2) & (4)