Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Guidance on Non-Citizen Eligibility

Posted by on September 12, 2011

Please join us!

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Guidance on Non-Citizen Eligibility

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Time:  2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Time

Target Audience:  FNS partners who are interested in SNAP outreach to non-citizen immigrants and refugees.

Registration Link:  http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/17fb9g4c47e

Webinar Description:  The webinar will present an overview of the newly updated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Guidance on Non-Citizen Eligibility.  The SNAP policy branch will give an overview of the updated guidance and answer your questions about the non-citizen eligibility policies.  Updates to be discussed in more detail include:

·      A new section highlighting the vulnerable populations who are eligible for SNAP, including eligible non-citizen children, certain elderly, the disabled, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants, Cuban and Haitian entrants, and eligible individuals and families with a military connection.

·      A revised section which clarifies that States may only verify the status of those who apply for benefits.  This ensures consistent application of SNAP regulations while protecting individual civil and privacy rights.

·      A revised section on public charge to ensure a clear message that when a non-citizen applies for or receives SNAP, it will not impact their immigration status or ability to become a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen.

Guest speakers:

Lisa Pino, Deputy Administrator for SNAP
Vicky Robinson and Jessica Dziengowski, SNAP Policy Branch

Registration Link:  http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/17fb9g4c47e

This session will be available via Microsoft Office LiveMeeting (Webinar) and is free for all participants.  You will need access to a phone line and a computer with internet access for this webinar.  Check your system before the meeting to make sure it is ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting. We highly recommend you Check your system prior to the session to make sure you can access the webinar.

To participate, please complete the online registration.  Further information will be forthcoming to registered participants.  You must register to receive additional information.

Questions?
If you have any questions about the content of this webinar, please contact:

Gretchen Ruethling
Gretchen.Ruethling@fns.usda.gov

If you have any questions about registering for or connecting to this webinar, please contact:

Emily Buckham Buday
Emily.Buckham@fns.usda.gov