Section 16.03.04.694 - COLLECTING CLAIMSThe Department collects payment for claims using the methods listed below.
01.Allotment Reduction. The Department reduces the Food Stamp allotment to collect the claim.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.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.c. The Department does not reduce the initial month's Food Stamps unless the household agrees to this reduction.02.Household Repays the Claim from its EBT Account.03.Payment by Cash, Check, or Money Order.04.Household Performing Public Service. Payment by public service as ordered by a court, specifically as payment of a claim.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.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.04.694