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Your application for Food Stamps will be processed within 30 days if your household is not entitled

to expedited service.

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The information you provide on your application may be disclosed to law enforcement officials for

the purpose of apprehending persons fleeing to avoid the law.

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You must have an interview and show proof of some information you reported on your application.

• If the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) pays for your medical care, you assign to it your rights to

payments from any third party and to benefits for medical services. You will give to the UDOH any

money you collect from an insurance policy or from someone required to pay for your medical

expenses. You authorize payment directly to the UDOH or the Office of Recovery Services and will

hold harmless any party making payment to them.

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You authorize any person or organization to release medical records or information about your

health or the health of my dependents to the UDOH, Division of Health Care Financing or designee.

The UDOH and the Department of Workforce Services may give health care providers information

about your eligibility for medical assistance.

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The State has the right to recover from your estate all money spent to pay your medical bills if you

receive Medicaid at any time while you are 55 years of age or older.

Civil And Criminal Provisions And Penalties

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The first violation of fraud will result in a 12-month disqualification period. The second time, 24

months and the third time is a permanent disqualification from the Financial, Child Care and/or Food

Stamp Program. There may also be a fine up to $250,000 or a jail sentence up to 20 years.

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If Food Stamps are used to buy or sell controlled substances, (illegal drugs or certain drugs for

which a doctor's prescription is required) the disqualification from the Food Stamp Program is 24

months for the first offense and permanently for the second offense.

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If Food Stamps are used to buy or sell firearms, ammunition, or explosives the disqualification from

the Food Stamp Program is permanent. An individual will be permanently disqualified if convicted of

trafficking Food Stamp benefits of $500 or more. An individual will be disqualified for 10 years if the

person makes fraudulent statements about identity and residence to get multiple benefits.

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