Staggered issuance procedures

The State agency may establish a procedure for staggering the issuance of benefits to eligible households throughout the month. Upon the request of the tribal organization that exercises governmental jurisdiction over the reservation, the State agency shall stagger the issuance of benefits for eligible households located on reservations for at least 15 days of a month.

(A) In general .— Any procedure established under paragraph (1) shall— (i) not reduce the allotment of any household for any period; and (ii) ensure that no household experiences an interval between issuances of more than 40 days.

(B) Multiple issuances .— The procedure may include issuing benefits to a household in more than 1 issuance during a month only when a benefit correction is necessary.