This memorandum is intended to clarify FNS policy regarding men who are victims of domestic violence residing in shelters for battered women and children, which will henceforth be referred to as shelters for battered persons. Both the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended (the Act), and SNAP regulations allow certain flexibilities for victims of domestic violence who are fleeing their abuser.
This action will change Food Stamp Program rules relating to the excess medical expense deduction. The changes will simplify the means by which households with elderly and disabled members claim deductions from income for verified, prospective, non-reimbursed medical expenses.
This memorandum provides guidance on the household status of same-sex married couples in light of the United States Supreme Court's June 26, 2013, decision in United States v. Windsor (Windsor) for purposes of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility.
These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes, and allowable deductions for the 48 States and the District of Columbia. (For Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, go to AK, HI, GU & VI).
These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for Nov. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2014.
These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013
These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 2012 to September 2013. Effective Oct. 1, 2012.
These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes, and allowable deductions for the 48 States and the District of Columbia. (For Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, go to AK, HI, GU & VI).
These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 2011 to September 2012.
These tables give maximum allotments for various household sizes for October 2010 to September 2011.