• What are Food Stamps?
• Calculating Benefits
• Special Rules

• Who is Eligible?
• Getting the Benefits
• Underpaid | Overpaid

• Applying
• Keeping the Benefits
• Fraud Claims

• Income | Resources
• Work Rules
• Notices | Hearings

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Special eligibility rules and options

• 72.  Homeless persons’ rights in the Food Stamp Program
• 73.  Where can the homeless use their food stamps?
• 74.  How can homeless people verify their identity and residence?
• 75.  Can homeless people get a deduction for shelter expenses?
• 76.  What other special help can homeless people receive?
• 77.  Farm workers’ rights in the Food Stamp Program

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