Operations Bulletin 2017-04: SNAP Replacement Benefits Due to Household Misfortune

Given the winter storm that impacted much of the state on February 9, 2017, staff are reminded that clients can request replacement SNAP benefits lost in a household misfortune. Household misfortune includes power outages that lasts four hours or more. Procedures for issuing replacement benefits can be found in the Online Guide at: https://eohs.ehs.state.ma.us/DTA/PolicyOnline/!SSL!/WebHelp/SNAP/Household_Misfortune/General_Household_Misfortune_Procedures_1.14.15_dlr.htm