605-7 F PFD Permanent Fund Dividend At Application

Expedited Service in the Second Month -

Households may be ineligible for Food Stamp benefits for the month of application because of PFD Permanent Fund Dividend income, yet the household may be eligible for expedited service for the following month.  These households must receive their Food Stamp benefits by the seventh calendar day following the date the application is received in the DPA Division of Public Assistance office or the first day of the following month, whichever is later.

Example:

A couple comes into the office on October 13.  Their only income is two Permanent Fund Dividends.  The Internal Revenue Service garnisheed both PFD Permanent Fund Dividends for back taxes they owed.  The PFD Permanent Fund Dividend income causes them to exceed the income limit for October, but they are eligible for Food Stamp benefits effective November 1.  This household meets the expedited service criteria and must receive their Food Stamp benefits by November 1.  PFD Permanent Fund Dividend Hold Harmless benefits are issued for October.