(Revised 07/01/18 ML3528)
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If evidence has been obtained an authorized representative has potentially committed an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) by misrepresenting a household's circumstances or has knowingly provided false information pertaining to the household or has made improper use of benefits an IPV must be pursued.
The IPV process is outlined in Intentional Program Violation (IPV) and Other Disqualifications 430-05-77.
The county must notify the state if there is evidence a drug/alcohol treatment center or a group home acting as an authorized representative for a household(s) is misusing benefits and/or EBT cards in its possession. The state office will provide directive to the county once an investigation has been completed.
If an authorized representative is disqualified, the worker must send written notification using the system generated correspondence notice to the affected household(s) and the State Office must send written notification to the authorized representative 30 days prior to the date of disqualification. The notification must include:
- The proposed action.
- The reason for the proposed action.
- The household's right to request a fair hearing.
- The county office telephone number.
- If possible, the name of the person to contact for additional information. This is not applicable in the case of drug/alcohol treatment centers and those group homes that have authorized representatives for their residents.
