Section 16.03.04.694 - COLLECTING CLAIMSThe Department collects payment for claims using the methods listed in Subsections 695.01 through 695.05 of these rules. (3-17-22)
01.Allotment Reduction. The Department reduces the Food Stamp allotment to collect the claim. (3-17-22) a. For an IPV claim, the allotment reduction limit is the greater of twenty dollars ($20) per month or twenty percent (20%) of the household's monthly allotment. (3-17-22)b. For an IHE or AE claim, the allotment reduction limit is the greater of ten dollars ($10) per month or ten percent (10%) of the household's monthly allotment. The household can agree to a higher amount. (3-17-22)c. The Department does not reduce the initial month's Food Stamps, unless the household agrees to this reduction. (3-17-22)02.Repayment from EBT Account. The household pays the claim from its Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) account. (3-17-22)03.Cash, Check, or Money Order. Payment by cash, check, or money order. (3-17-22)04.Household Performing Public Service. Payment by public service as ordered by a court, specifically as payment of a claim. (3-17-22)05.Collection by Treasury Offset Program (TOP). The Department submits claims delinquent for one hundred and eighty (180) days, or more, for collection through TOP. (3-17-22)Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.04.694