Households with members who are disabled or age 60 or older may qualify for two extra deductions: (Dependent care includes care for children and disabled adults, if this care is needed so that a household member can work, look for a job, or get training or an education leading to a job). There is a maximum on the amount of these expenses that may be deducted. A deduction for the actual costs of dependent care and/or a portion of high shelter expenses.A 20% deduction from the income you earn.A standard deduction, to cover basic household expenses.
The following deductions are allowed for all households: All income must be verified.Īcceptable verifications: Recent pay stubs or a statement from your employer benefit letters from Social Security, Veterans Administration, the unemployment office or private pension program.Īfter adding all your household’s countable income, the worker will allow certain deductions to be subtracted. In order to qualify, the total income must fall below certain limits which are determined according to household size. INCOME: Under SNAP rules the income of all the members of the household is counted. Land and buildings, other than your home and lot, that do not produce income.Īcceptable Verifications: Bank books or statement and proof of other countable resources.Household goods and personal belongingsĮxamples of resources that will be counted are:.Some of the resources that will not be counted are:
For households in which at least one member is over age 60 and with a gross income greater than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, the resource limit is $3,250. The worker will explain which are counted. RESOURCES: Under SNAP rules, some resources are counted and some are not. Eligible households cannot receive a higher allotment because of a decrease in the income of the striking member. PERSONS ON STRIKE: Households with persons who are on strike because of a labor dispute are not eligible unless they would have been eligible before the strike.
If you are otherwise eligible for SNAP, you can receive them for a limited time while you are waiting for your Social Security number. If any household member does not have a Social Security number, he or she will have to apply for one. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS: You will have to provide a Social Security number for every household member, including children. citizens, you will have to provide proof of their status from the Immigration and Naturalization Service before they can qualify for SNAP.Įven if some members of your household do not meet the citizenship requirements, those who do may qualify for SNAP. If members of your household are not U.S. citizens and only certain legal aliens may qualify. If the documents are not available, you may give the name of someone, such as your employer, who can confirm your statements.ĬITIZENSHIP: U.S. If you have trouble getting documents or information you need, the worker will help you. Listed below are some of the basic eligibility rules and the kinds of proof you may be asked to provide. MEETING ELIGIBILITY RULES AND PROVIDING PROOF THAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE If you do apply for TANF or GA you will receive a letter informing you of the date and time of your face to face interview. If you are applying for public assistance, such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or General Assistance (GA), you may apply for SNAP at the same time. During this interview the worker will explain the program rules and answer any questions you may have. Once we receive your SNAP application you will receive a letter informing you of the date and time of your scheduled telephone interview. You may apply for the SNAP program by applying on-line at: If you do not have access to a computer you may call us at (908)526-8800 and request that a SNAP application be sent out to you. Are elderly or disabled and live on a small income.Receive welfare or other assistance payments.The SNAP Program provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health.
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