When navigating the realm of government assistance, understanding and filling out forms can be overwhelming. This is where the DFA 778 form comes into play, a critical document provided by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), specifically its Division of Family Assistance (DFA). Designed to streamline the process of appointing an authorized representative, it embodies a powerful solution for those seeking assistance with their applications or management of benefits including cash, medical assistance, Food Stamps, and/or Child Care support. The essence of the form is to designate a trusted individual, be it a friend, relative, or someone else who genuinely cares for the applicant's well-being, to act on their behalf. Importantly, it outlines that the chosen representative is not imposed by the DHHS but is instead selected by the client, ensuring a level of comfort and trust in the assistance process. The authorized representative can perform a variety of tasks: from attending interviews, completing application forms, reporting changes in income or circumstances, to receiving notices and benefits on behalf of the client. The form meticulously specifies the duties the representative is allowed to perform, requiring the client's signature to confirm their understanding and acceptance of these terms. Moreover, it includes sections for both the client's and the representative’s signatures, alongside details about the appointed representative, fortifying the seriousness and responsibility of this role. Such a framework ensures that duties are carried out transparently, maintaining the client’s best interests at heart while navigating the complexities of benefit applications and maintenance.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Dfa Form 778 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | DHHS, dfa 778, dfa form 778, EBT |
NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) |
DFA Form 778 |
Division of Family Assistance (DFA) |
05/12 |
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DECLARATION
You may choose an authorized representative to help you with some or all of the requirements of applying for or getting benefits. These benefits include: cash, medical, Food Stamps, and/or Child Care assistance.
An authorized representative is a friend, relative or other person who has a concern for your
An authorized representative may go to interviews for you. They may fill out an application form and other paperwork for you. They may also report changes in your income, resources, and other changes for you. They may receive your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, medical assistance ID card, and other mail from us. You get to choose what you would like them to do for you or on your behalf by checking the boxes below.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Check off the things that you want the authorized representative to do for you:
Get my application, forms and other Department paperwork, and fill these forms out for me.
Provide the Department with proof of my income, resources, and other case information, and report and verify changes in my case circumstances to the Department for me.
Receive my notices from the Department.
Receive my EBT Card in their name.
Receive my EBT Card for me.
Receive my medical assistance ID card for me.
Other:
Receive my cash benefits for me.
Go to my eligibility interviews for me.
CLIENT’S SIGNATURE
Please read the following statements carefully. Your signature below means you have read, understand, and accept these statements.
•I certify that I have read and understand the information on this form.
•I understand that I am responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccurate information that my authorized representative reports to the District Office.
•I understand that if my authorized representative uses my benefits without my permission, these benefits will not be replaced or reissued by the Department of Health and Human Services.
•I understand that the person I named as my authorized representative will continue to act for me unless I tell the Department in writing of a change.
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION
Tell us your authorized representative’s name, address, and telephone number. Please print clearly.
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE’S SIGNATURE
I certify that I have read and understand the information on this form. I agree to accept the duties noted on this form and understand the following:
•I understand that I must give proof of my identity to act as an Authorized Representative.
•I understand that if I have been disqualified for a program violation, I cannot act as an Authorized Representative unless there is no one else suitable to represent this individual.
•I understand that the Department has the authority to discontinue my ability to act as an Authorized Representative if it is determined that I am not acting in the best interest of the household I am assisting.
•I understand that if I am an Authorized Representative for a Food Stamp recipient in a drug and alcohol treatment center or other group living arrangement, and I give erroneous information which leads to an
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