Benefit Periods
7 CFR § 273.2(i) & 7 CFR § 273.10(f)(1) and (3) & 7 CFR 273.12(a)(5)(iii)
Provide the longest benefit period possible based on the household’s situation.
Coordinate cash assistance benefit periods whenever possible.
Assign a 36-month benefit period to households where all members are:
- elderly or disabled, and
- have no earned income.
Households who do not qualify for a 36-month benefit period receive a 12-month benefit period.
See Transitional Benefits Alternative (TBA) for TBA benefit period requirements.