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Q) I am 24 but currently living with my parents (to save money) i work for myself and am only making about 400$ a month, i do not pay rent, but i buy all of my own food for myself (not supported by parents with this). question is even though we do technically live in the same house, would i consider them when filling out the form as part of my “household”? would i still qualify in this situation?
A) You will need to include your parents income in total “household” income.
This SNAP “household rule” applies even if the people you live with are not related to you, or do not have any legal obligations to support you. If you live with a group of people, they are part of your SNAP “household” when you buy and share food together most of the time (for example, you share commonly bought food for more than 11 out of 21 weekly meals).
The SNAP household rules also say that if you live with your spouse or you are a child under age 22 and live with your parents, you must be in the same SNAP household. This is true even if you do not buy food and prepare meals together, or even if your parents or your spouse do not want any SNAP benefits. https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/30-what-snap-household-or-assistance-unit
Households have to meet income tests unless all members are receiving TANF, SSI, or in some places general assistance. Most households must meet both the gross and net income tests, but a household with an elderly person or a person who is receiving certain types of disability payments only has to meet the net income test. Households, except those noted, that have income over the amounts listed below cannot get SNAP benefits.
(Oct. 1, 2016 through Sept. 30, 2017)
| Household size | Gross monthly income (130 percent of poverty) | Net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) |
| 1 | $1,287 | $ 990 |
| 2 | 1,736 | 1,335 |
| 3 | 2,184 | 1,680 |
| 4 | 2,633 | 2,025 |
| 5 | 3,081 | 2,370 |
| 6 | 3,530 | 2,715 |
| 7 | 3,980 | 3,061 |
| 8 | 4,430 | 3,408 |
| Each additional member | +451 | +347 |
Gross income means a household’s total, nonexcluded income, before any deductions have been made. Net income means gross income minus allowable deductions.
Q) If my husband is not my 20 year Olds bialogical father does his income still have to be counted A) Generally your food stamp or SNAP benefit application will ask you to state your household income. If he is a member of the household you will need to include his income. Continue Reading
Q) Would I have to report any class-action lawsuit settlement money if it was for a physical injury? Is there a limit on the cash that’s in the bank acct., if it’s from the physical injury lawsuit,if I’m 60 yrs.old, and, disabled? How does all of that work? A) Food Stamp eligibility is based primarily on household… Continue Reading
Q) May 31 2015 I was layoff from my job I applied for food stamps and medical there’sI reported that I went back to work the lady who I talked to said that I was going to receive a letter to see if I still quality but I haven’t received anything I know she said about… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) In order to qualify households may have $2,250 in countable resources, such as a bank account, or $3,250 in countable resources… Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits if I live with my parents? A) No. Children under the age of 22 who live with their parent(s) cannot have a separate SNAP case regardless of whether the person under the age of 22 is married with his/her own children. Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits as an immigrant? A) Certain legal, qualified immigrants may be eligible for SNAP and must meet the same eligibility requirements as U.S. citizens. An example of a legal immigrant who may qualify is a lawful permanent resident (LPR, i.e. immigrants with green cards). Most LPRs have a waiting period… Continue Reading
Q) Can SNAP benefits be used to purchase cooking wines and extracts A) Yes, cooking wines and extracts are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. These items are considered un-consumable as alcoholic beverages. Because they contain very large amounts of added salt, the product is undrinkable as a standalone beverage. As such, cooking wines and… Continue Reading
Q) Do I have to repay my SNAP benefits paid in error? A) Yes. Your State agency is required to collect all benefits paid in error. This is the case even if it was their fault you received too many benefits. Continue Reading
Q) Who is counted as a member of my household for SNAP – Food Stamp? A) A SNAP household is made up of everyone who lives together and buys and makes food together. Some people who live together are always part of the same SNAP household. This is true even if they do not buy… Continue Reading
Q) I am 24 but currently living with my parents (to save money) i work for myself and am only making about 400$ a month, i do not pay rent, but i buy all of my own food for myself (not supported by parents with this). question is even though we do technically live in the… Continue Reading
Q) I did not receive my benefits for the month of June I’m updated and they keep giving me the run around. I jave a small child had to borrow money to put food in my housr was told they would be on there or the system was slow, still nothing need help A) You may need… Continue Reading
Q) I have been getting snap benefits. I didn’t get my 6 month paperwork in the mail so they didn’t re-up me. I had to go in a fill out the paperwork. I don’t pay a certain amount on each bill. I just pay $400.00 each month to my room mate. I put that on the… Continue Reading
Q) What is the rule for emergency food stamps three people in the house and only income is 659.70 a month rent 312.00 and utilities are 330.00 . Does that not make use eligible for emergency food stamps since that only leaves about 17.00 to use towards any thing else ???? A) You may be able… Continue Reading
Q) If my husband is not my 20 year Olds bialogical father does his income still have to be counted A) Generally your food stamp or SNAP benefit application will ask you to state your household income. If he is a member of the household you will need to include his income. Continue Reading
Q) Would I have to report any class-action lawsuit settlement money if it was for a physical injury? Is there a limit on the cash that’s in the bank acct., if it’s from the physical injury lawsuit,if I’m 60 yrs.old, and, disabled? How does all of that work? A) Food Stamp eligibility is based primarily on household… Continue Reading
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Q) May 31 2015 I was layoff from my job I applied for food stamps and medical there’sI reported that I went back to work the lady who I talked to said that I was going to receive a letter to see if I still quality but I haven’t received anything I know she said about… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) To see if you still qualify for food stamp please visit https://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/. This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) In order to qualify households may have $2,250 in countable resources, such as a bank account, or $3,250 in countable resources… Continue Reading
Q) Can I check the balance of my EBT SNAP account online? A) You can check the balance of your EBT Snap account online in most states. The following States have online access to individual EBT account information, such as balance and transaction history information. States Internet Address ALABAMA www.ebtedge.com ALASKA www.akquest.alaska.gov ARIZONA www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com CALIFORNIA www.ebt.ca.gov… Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits if I live with my parents? A) No. Children under the age of 22 who live with their parent(s) cannot have a separate SNAP case regardless of whether the person under the age of 22 is married with his/her own children. Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits as an immigrant? A) Certain legal, qualified immigrants may be eligible for SNAP and must meet the same eligibility requirements as U.S. citizens. An example of a legal immigrant who may qualify is a lawful permanent resident (LPR, i.e. immigrants with green cards). Most LPRs have a waiting period… Continue Reading
Q) Can SNAP benefits be used to purchase cooking wines and extracts A) Yes, cooking wines and extracts are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. These items are considered un-consumable as alcoholic beverages. Because they contain very large amounts of added salt, the product is undrinkable as a standalone beverage. As such, cooking wines and… Continue Reading
Q) Do I have to repay my SNAP benefits paid in error? A) Yes. Your State agency is required to collect all benefits paid in error. This is the case even if it was their fault you received too many benefits. Continue Reading
Q) Who is counted as a member of my household for SNAP – Food Stamp? A) A SNAP household is made up of everyone who lives together and buys and makes food together. Some people who live together are always part of the same SNAP household. This is true even if they do not buy… Continue Reading
Q) Can I qualify for SNAP if I am a student? A) Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP benefits unless they meet certain criteria such as participating in work-study, working at least twenty hours… Continue Reading
Q) How do I apply for SNAP (Food Stamp)? A) First you must submit an application online or at your local social service office. Then you will be contacted for an interview. At the interview, the office will let you know if they need more information to see if you are eligible for SNAP. You… Continue Reading
Q) Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to receive SNAP benefits? A) Certain legal, qualified aliens may be eligible for SNAP benefits. They must meet the same eligibility requirements as U.S. citizens. An example of a non-citizen who may qualify is someone who has been a lawful permanent resident (LPR, i.e. aliens with green… Continue Reading
Q) Can I get more SNAP benefits if I already receive benefits? A) Only if your are eligible for more benefits. If you are already a SNAP recipient, you cannot receive additional benefits unless you are eligible for more benefits. The amount you receive each month depends on things like the number of people in… Continue Reading
Q) Are cooking spices and condiments eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits? A) You CAN use SNAP benefits to buy cooking spices and condiments eligible. Foods for the household to eat, such as breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables, meats, fish and poultry, dairy products. You can also use your benefits to buy seeds and… Continue Reading
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