Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday that SNAP beneficiaries who suffered power outages due to storms during the holiday weekend may be eligible for additional benefits. Federal regulations allow the Department of Social Services to provide additional benefits to replace food destroyed by fires, floods, or power outages. Households must have been without electricity for at least four hours to be eligible. DSS must also determine t…
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday that SNAP beneficiaries who suffered power outages due to storms during the holiday weekend may be eligible for additional benefits. Federal regulations allow the Department of Social Services to provide additional benefits to replace food destroyed by fires, floods, or power outages. Households must have been without electricity for at least four hours to be eligible. DSS must also determine t…