11. What happens during the interview?

During the interview, the DTA worker should:

Screen you for expedited (emergency) benefits. See Question 3.
Confirm the information you gave on your application and any information DTA gets through government databases.
Review the documents you sent in, tell you what verifications (proofs) DTA needs and when they are due. See Question 12.
Answer any questions and offer to help if you need help getting proofs or contacting a third party for information
Review the exemptions and the work rules if you or a household member is subject to the ABAWD 3-month time limit. (The ABAWD time limit is not in place right now.). See Question 60.
Tell you how long your benefits are certified for, what changes you need to report to DTA, and when you need to send back an Interim Report and/or a Recertification form. See Question 95.
Explain your rights and responsibilities, as well as the penalties for committing fraud or for other program rules.
Issue you an EBT card if one has not already been issued and you don't have one – either by mail or in person at the DTA office – and tell you how to use the EBT card.

SNAP interview rules:

See Appendix G for links to the DTA's BEACON 5 Online Guide for this section.