USDA Nondiscrimination Statement requirements?

1 What are the FoodShare work usda Nondiscrimination Statement requirements? In accordance with Federal civil rights law and Some FoodShare applicants and members Department of Agriculture ( usda ) civil rights regulations and policies, the usda , its Agencies, are subject to work requirements, which they offices, and employees, and institutions participating must meet in order to get or keep getting in or administering usda programs are prohibited FoodShare benefits: from discriminating based on race, color, national If you are age 16 through 59, you must origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political be registered for work unless you are beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights considered exempt. You will be registered activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by usda .

2 For work at the time you are determined eligible for FoodShare. Persons with disabilities who require alternative If you are age 18 through 49 with no minor means of communication for program information children living in your home, you may only ( Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or get three months of time-limited FoodShare local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who benefits in a 36-month (three-year) period are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities unless you meet the work requirement for may contact usda through the Federal Relay Service able-bodied adults without dependents or at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information are considered exempt. may be made available in languages other than English.

3 Your agency will explain these work To file a program complaint of discrimination, requirements to you in more detail during complete the usda Program Discrimination Complaint your FoodShare interview. Form, (AD-3027) found online at: , What is the FoodShare Employment and and at any usda office, or write a letter addressed to Training (FSET) program? usda and provide in the letter all of the information The FSET program offers FoodShare members free services to build job skills and find requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to usda by: Makes Wisconsin employment. If you need help finding a job, need to meet the work requirement for adults (1) mail: Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights ages 18 through 49 with no minor children living at home, or are currently working and want to increase your skills, FSET may be able 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.

4 Washington, 20250-9410; Healthier to help you. (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Questions? Contact your agency with any questions you have. To get the address or phone number for your agency, go to or call State of Wisconsin Member Services at 1-800-362-3002 (TTY Department of Health Services and translation services are available). Division of Medicaid Services P-16063 (02/2017). What is FoodShare Wisconsin? How much will I get? Where can I use the QUEST card? FoodShare Wisconsin, also known as SNAP The amount of FoodShare benefits you will get You can use the QUEST card to buy food at (which stands for Supplemental Nutrition is based on your income and household size. grocery stores and convenience stores that Assistance Program), helps people with limited accept EBT payments.

5 Income buy the food they need for good The Am I Eligible? tool cannot only tell you if health. you may be able to get benefits, but also how You may also be able to use your benefits: much you may be able to get. Since this tool is At some farmers markets. Who can get FoodShare benefits? not an application, you will still need to apply At group meal sites for senior citizens. The following people may be able to get to get benefits. For meal delivery services, such as Meals- FoodShare benefits: on-Wheels. Senior citizens What can I buy with FoodShare benefits? You can use your benefits to buy food such as: How can I apply for FoodShare? Families To apply for FoodShare, you can complete an Qualifying immigrants Breads and cereals. Fruits and vegetables. application: Single adults Online Go to People with disabilities Dairy products.

6 Meats, fish, and poultry. By phone or in person Contact your local Even if you cannot get FoodShare benefits Plants and seeds to grow food for your agency. because you are not a citizen, your family family to eat. By mail Go to members born in the may be able to get for the benefits. You cannot use your benefits to buy: application, or contact your agency. Nonfood items (pet foods, paper products, soaps, household supplies, grooming items, To get the address or phone number for How much income can I have and still be your agency, go to eligible? toothpaste, cosmetics, etc.). Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, or tobacco. forwardhealth/ or call You may be able to enroll in FoodShare if all Member Services at 1 800 362 3002 (TTY and of your family's income is under the monthly Food that will be eaten in the store.)

7 Hot foods (food cooked and served hot at translation services are available). limit. For current income limits, go to the store). Once you have submitted your application, Vitamins and medicines. you will need to have an interview with an Some of the types of income that are counted agency worker either by phone or in person. include: How do I use my benefits to buy food? Job wages. Benefits are put in your FoodShare account Will I have to give my Social Security Disability benefits. using an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) number? Veterans benefits. system. You access your benefits with a plastic Everyone who applies for FoodShare must Social Security benefits. card called the Wisconsin QUEST card. You use give his or her Social Security number. If you Self-employment benefits.

8 This card like a debit card. do not have a Social Security number, you will Unemployment insurance. need to apply for one in order to apply for To see if you may be able to get benefits, go to FoodShare. and click on Am I Eligible?.