Please read and follow all steps below to improve your application process. The application steps below are meant to support you in the SNAP application process. Answering a few short questions will let you know if your household might be eligible for benefits.
Complete the questions based on your current household information. You will need to be as accurate as possible, however estimates are allowed. As part of the SNAP application process, you will be asked to provide documents to verify important information like your identity, residency, income, expenses, etc.
You can contact your local county office for more details about what documents to submit with your application. Here is a list of documents you can provide to verify your identity, residency, income, expenses, etc. Or you can contact your local MDHS office for an application. Find your local county office below:. After you submit your application, an MDHS case worker will review the information you provided and schedule an interview appointment if required.
During your interview, you will be informed of SNAP program rights and responsibilities. You may also be asked to submit additional information to determine the amount of SNAP benefits you are eligible to receive. If your caseworker asks you to submit additional information, send the information in as soon as possible. You can return information to your caseworker in several ways, including online, by email, in-person, by mail, and by fax.
The contact information for your county office will be on notices letters you receive from your caseworker. Once your caseworker has completed his or her review of your application and required documents, you will receive a notice letter letting you know whether your case is approved or denied.
