Emergency AR for Obtaining Benefits [63-402.614]

If an unforeseen change in circumstances occurs affecting the designated AR’s ability to act during the certification period an emergency AR may be named. The household is permitted to designate an emergency AR to obtain the household’s benefits for a particular month and purchase food for the household.

The signature of the emergency AR and the signature of a responsible household member is needed to authorize the emergency AR to obtain the household’s benefits. This designation must be made in one of two ways:

• Using the CSF 64 Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Request for a Designated Alternate Cardholder/Authorized Representative; or
• Via a signed written statement such as a note signed by the head of household.