7 CFR § 273.2(i)(1)(i)-(iii) and (2)


Screen applications submitted in-office the same day to determine eligibility for expedited service.  Screen online and paper applications that have requested SNAP, and indicated that they are eligible for expedited service, as soon as possible.  Review ImpaCT to see if the EDG is known and whether they receive or have received benefits in Connecticut.


EDGs must meet one of the following criteria to receive expedited service:

  • Anticipate receiving less than $150 countable gross income in the month of application, and their liquid assets are not more than $100.
  • Combined monthly countable gross income and liquid assets are less than the EDG’s monthly: 
      • rent or mortgage payment, and 
      • utility expenses using the appropriate utility standard. 
      • are destitute, and 
      • have less than $100 in liquid assets.

       Note: Use the liquid asset amount when screening for expedited service even if assets are excluded following categorical eligibility policy. 


Exception:  An EDG may meet the financial screening criteria for expedited service, but may have other circumstances that make them ineligible for expedited service or SNAP benefits. The most common reason is the applicant is an ABAWD who used up the initial 3 months of benefits and there is no information to indicate they are exempt or have met the work requirement since then.  Follow Applications policy in these situations.  See Examples, Expedited Service.


SSA Screening of Joint SSI and SNAP Applications

7 CFR § 273.2(k)(1)(i)(I)-(J)


DSS staff must screen the application for expedited service the day the application is received from: 

  • SSA, or
  • the EDG as directed by SSA.


EDG Not Eligible for Expedited Service

7 CFR § 273.2(i)(4)(v)


EDGs not eligible for expedited service follow normal 30-day application processing.