Benefits
Benefit Periods
7 CFR § 273.2(f)(3) and (iii) & (i)(4)(iii)(A)-(B)
Provide the longest benefit period possible based on the EDG’s situation.
Benefit Issuance
7 CFR § 273.10(a)(1)(i)-(ii)
Initial Benefit
7 CFR § 273.2(i)(4)(iii)(A)
EDGs filing their application before the 15th of the month receive benefits for the initial month.
Combined Benefits
7 CFR § 273.2(i)(4)(iii)(B)-(C)
EDGs filing their application after the 15th of the month, and found eligible for the initial month and 2nd month, receive a combined benefit.