COFA citizens now eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits

The Department of Public Health & Social Services is now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applications from citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau who legally live in the United States and meet all eligibility requirements.

This change follows the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 9, 2024, which grants COFA citizens access to SNAP benefits.

New SNAP applications and Change Reports can be submitted:

In person at:

• RAN-Care Commercial Building, 2nd Floor, Tamuning
• Northern Public Health Center, Dededo
• Castle Mall, 130 University Drive, Unit 15, Mangilao

Email:

• [email protected]
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If a COFA citizen is already in a SNAP household but was previously ineligible due to COFA status, the head of household can submit a Change Report to add that member, if all other requirements are met. 

The Bureau of Economic Security will verify immigration status using the Systematic Alien Verification Entitlements program.

To speed up processing, bring all the documents listed, for all applicants:

• Valid passport
• I-94 form (Must not be expired if it has an expiration date.)
• Social Security card