WI Affordable Assisted LivingUsing Food Stamps

Presented by:

Jeff BrikowskiDivision of Workforce Solutions

How Do I Apply?

Local County Human/Social Services Agency

Local Tribal Agency Look in your phone

Book– Look under county

government section for the nearest office

How Do I Use Food Stamps?

Wisconsin Quest Card– Accepted at most

grocery stores– Used just like a debit

card Can be used for:

– Food– Plants– Seeds

Are SSI Recipients eligible for Food Stamps?

Yes!!!– If they meet all other

eligibility Requirements

Am I Eligible if I live in a RCAC?

Disabled or elderly residents of certified RCACs might be eligible

You can apply on your own behalf

You can appoint a representative to apply for you

How Does a RCAC Become Authorized to Accept Food Stamps? Call the US Department of Agriculture

(USDA) to request an application Complete application and return to local

USDA office listed below:Madison Field Office (050)Food and Nutrition Service, USDA6515 Watts Road, Suite 205Madison, WI 53719-2726Phone: 608-441-5404

What are the Basic Income & Allotment Limits?

Groupsize

Gross IncLimit

MaxAllotment

1 $ 931 $1352 $1258 $2483 $1,585 $3564 $1,913 $4525 $2,240 $5376 $2,567 $6447 $2,894 $7128 $3,221 $8149 $3,549 $91610 $3,877 $1,018

What if I Have Any Questions?

Contact:– Jeff BrikowskiDivision of Workforce

SolutionsOffice of Nutrition

Services and Program Integrity

(608) 266-5873(608) 261-6758 (fax)