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U.S. Hunger Solutions: Best Practices for Implementing the Telephone Interview to Reduce SNAP Client and Administrative Burdens
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Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) final rule, effective March 7, 2017, state agencies may use a telephone interview for SNAP applicants at initial application and recertification, unless the client requests a face-to-face interview.

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