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An authorized representative (AR) is any adult, regardless of household membership or relationship, who agrees in writing to assist or represent an individual in any aspect of the eligibility, application, and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) process or with fulfilling household responsibilities such as reporting changes. See FAM 707 , Issuing Benefits, for additional information on AR’s and EBT.
Exceptions
Institutions or organizations may not act as an AR, only individuals or employees of an institution may act in the capacity of an AR.
Individuals disqualified for food stamp benefits because of fraud or an intentional program violation cannot * serve as an AR during the disqualification period unless no other adult is available to act as AR. *
Division of Family Assistance (DFA) employees involved in the eligibility or benefit issuance processes and retailers authorized to accept food stamps may be an AR, only if no one else is available and the DFA Supervisor gives specific written approval.