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Temporary Suspension of Claims Collections Guidance

EO Guidance Document #
FNS-GD-2020-0127
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FNS will allow state agencies to suspend SNAP regulations at 7 CFR 273.18(d) by allowing flexibility in the time frame for establishing or disposing of new claims. States are also permitted to suspend SNAP regulations at 7 CFR 273.18(e)(1) and (e)(5) by not requiring collection of active recoupment of SNAP overpayments, delaying collection on newly established overpayments, and not considering any payments delayed due to this suspension to be delinquent.

2021

May Extensions
Maryland Massachusetts North Carolina  
April Extensions
Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina
March Extensions
Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina
February Extensions
Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina
January 2021 Extensions
Massachusetts New Jersey  
Page updated: September 19, 2023

The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.