(1) Applicant household eligibility and certification is determined according to 7 CFR § 253.6, 7 CFR § 253.7, as amended through November 25, 2022, and the FNS Handbook 501, updated June 2, 2022. Copies of 7 CFR § 253.6, 7 CFR § 253.7, and the FNS Handbook 501 may be obtained from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Human and Community Services Division, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956.

(2) Households not recertified at the end of the time period shall be terminated until reapplication and redetermination of eligibility is made.