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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  \nWhy are interviews being required when applying for new or recertifying for SNAP benefits?  \nThe Federal government now requires these interviews. The COVID-19 administrative flexibilities that allowed the District to waive the requirement to conduct SNAP interviews at application and recertification expired on October 31, 2024.  \nWhen will interviews be required for new or recertification of SNAP Benefits?  \nStarting November 1, 2024, DHS will offer to interview anyone applying or recertifying for SNAP  \nbenefits. Interviews will be conducted at one of DHS/ESA’s five (5) Service Centers or customers may receive a call from a DHS caseworker.  \nBeginning December 1, 2024, an interview is required to determine SNAP benefits at application and non-ESAPrecertification. If you submitted a new application or non-ESAP recertification for SNAP benefits, please call the DHS/ESA Public Benefits Call Center at (202) 727-5355, TTY/TDD: 711, or visit one of the DHS/ESA Service Centers, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:45pm, to complete the SNAP interview requirement.  \nA Notice of Interview Requirement will be sent at the time DHS receives your application or recertification for SNAP benefits.  \nSomeone in your household, or your household’s authorized representative, must complete an interview over the phone or in person at one of the DHS/ESA Service Centers.  \nHow can I complete My SNAP Interview?  \nYou can complete your SNAP interview Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:45pm in one of the following ways:  \n• In Person: Visit one of the DHS/ESA Service Centers  \n• 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE  \n• 4049 South Capitol Street SW  \n• 3851 Alabama Avenue SE  \n• 645 H Street NE  \n• 1207 Taylor Street NW  \nWhat is a SNAP interview?  \nThe Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) requires a SNAP interview as part of the application process. The interview is a conversation with a DHS eligibility worker that helps determine if you or your household is eligible for food assistance benefits. If possible, DHS will strive to determine benefits at the time of the interview.  \nDo I need to bring anything to my interview?  \nThe interview can help you get your benefits approved in a timely manner. While you do not need to bring anything to do your interview, DHS can only approve benefits during the interview if all required verification documents are available. Verifications can be submitted ahead of time online via District Direct, in person, or by mail/fax. If they have not been submitted ahead of time, it is best to have the documents and information on  \nDHS IS RESUMING SNAP INTERVIEWS! Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  \nhand. This avoids having several follow ups with DHS. Please refer to your notices or review the verification checklist for additional information on documents you can provide.  \nWhat if I am eligible for Expedited SNAP?  \nFNS requires a SNAP interview as part of the application process. You must complete a timely interview to receive expedited SNAP benefits within seven days of application. Customers who do not complete an interview in this timeframe will be assessed for eligibility using standard SNAP procedures and must provide all required verifications.  \nShould I still use District Direct now that an interview is required?  \nDistrict Direct can still be used to complete applications and recertifications, update household information and changes, upload verification documents, and view your benefit information online. If you have submitted a SNAP application or recertification online through District Direct, call us or come into a Service Center to complete your SNAP interview. While SNAP interviews cannot be completed online, you can use District Direct to share your verification documentation with the Virtual Eligibility worker if completing your interview over the phone. If you submitted your verifications documents prior to your SNAP interview, an eligibility worker will","cbCainskvFUdQtoO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainskvFUdQtoO","pdf",327732,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\n## Interview requirement and timing\n## How to complete a SNAP interview\n## Interview eligibility, exemptions, and next steps","[{\"question\":\"Why are SNAP interviews required for new or recertifying applicants?\",\"answer\":\"The Federal government requires these interviews. 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