WAC 388-400-0045 If I am not eligible for federally-funded benefits through Washington Basic Food Program because of my alien status, can I receive state-funded Basic Food?

1. If you are not eligible for federally-funded Basic Food benefits because you do not meet the alien status requirements under WAC 388-424-0020, you may be eligible for state-funded Basic Food if you meet both of the following requirements:

   1. You are a Washington state resident; and

   2. You meet the immigrant eligibility requirements under WAC 388-424-0025.

2. State-funded Basic Food follows the same eligibility rules as federally-funded Basic Food except for rules related to alien status. A summary of the rules for Basic Food is found in WAC 388-400-0040.

3. Some assistance units (AUs) may receive a combined benefit of both state and federal Basic Food benefits. Your AU's maximum allotment of Basic Food benefits is found under WAC 388-478-0060.