Resource | Fact Sheets
Modernizing the State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances
In October 2019, FNS published a proposed rule entitled “Standardization of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances.” This action modernizes the standard utility allowances used in calculating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in order to enhance program integrity and ensure equity among program participants.
10/01/2019
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Excluded Retirement Accounts
The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended, limits the amount of resources that a household may have and still receive SNAP benefits. Resources can include, but are not limited to, cash and funds in checking or savings accounts.
04/14/2017
Resource | Direct Final Rule
Final Rule: WIC Certification Integrity
The interim rule and this final rule implement three legislative requirements that affect the application and certification process for the WIC program.
12/11/2000