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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.
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) 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) Who is eligible to receive SNAP benefits? A) According to USDA Government Website, those applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program (formally known as Food Stamp) must meet income test requirements. Unless all members are receiving TANF, SSI, or in some places general assistance. Most households applying for (Food Stamp) TANF benefits must meet both the… Continue Reading
Q) Just wondering if I would qualify for food stamps or medicaid or some sort of assistance thanks angie A) Please call (or best visit) your nearest Medicaid/Social Service office and apply for benefits for which you qualify. You may qualify for Medicaid if you do not have health insurance, Food stamp and possibly cash assistance to… Continue Reading
Q) What keeps unqualified people from getting SNAP benefits? A) As part of the commitment to program integrity, USDA works closely with the states to ensure they issue their benefits correctly. State workers carefully evaluate each application to determine eligibility and the appropriate level of benefits. USDA monitors the accuracy of eligibility and benefit determinations. States… 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) What is Food Stamp program? A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formally known as FOOD STAMP provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food. A household may be one person living alone, a family, or several, unrelated individuals living together who routinely purchase and prepare meals together. Anyone may apply for food… Continue Reading
Q) What is the limit of income to be approved for food stamps and Medicaid? What all is needed to apply? A) Please visit your state Medicate website or speak with your Medicaid counselor to get information on income limit for Medicaid and Food Stamp in your State. You can fill out your application form at… Continue Reading
Can I apply for SNAP (Food Stamp) online? A) Yes in most states. Most States have online applications. If you cannot apply online, you can download and print a paper application. You can find your State’s application on our website. You can bring or mail the application to your local office. If you do not… Continue Reading
Q) What measures are taken to prevent SNAP benefit fraud? A) USDA is committed to integrity in all of its nutrition assistance programs and has put special emphasis on the Food Stamp Program because of its size and importance. The Department has already taken a number of steps to make it easier to catch 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) Am I eligible for Food Stamp – SNAP? A) Eligibility for SNAP depends on things like the number of people in your household, income, and resources (cash, bank accounts, etc…). Income includes money earned from work. It also includes benefits like Social Security, unemployment, and SSI. You find out if you may be eligible… Continue Reading
Q) I am disabled and want to qualify for food stamps and for help with my medicare premium. What is the income level for this. Thanks A) Most states offer coverage for people with disabilities and people below a certain income level. You need to call or visit your state Medicaid Office and speak with a medicaid… Continue Reading
Q) Do I have to use all my SNAP benefits up in the month that I receive them? A) No. You do not have to use all of your SNAP benefits in the month that you receive them. Any SNAP benefits in your SNAP EBT account at the end of the month WILL be carried over into… 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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Q) Can I buy Baby Food/Infant Formula with my SNAP benefits? A) Yes, you can use your SNAP Benefits to buy baby food. This includes infant formula, cereals,breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables, meats, fish and poultry, dairy products. You can also use your benefits to buy seeds and plants which produce food for the household to… Continue Reading
Q) When will my SNAP benefits be available on my EBT card? A) If you have just been certified to receive SNAP benefits, your benefits should be in your EBT account within 30 days from the date you filed your application. If you qualified for expedited benefits because your income was very low, your benefits should… Continue Reading
Q) Can I buy Diapers or Baby Wipes with my SNAP benefits? A) No you cannot use your SNAP benefits to buy baby diapers or baby wipes. SNAP benefits can only be used to purchase any food or food product for home consumption. This also includes seeds and plants which produce food for consumption. Click here… 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) Does a balance on my EBT Food Stamp card carryover to the next month? A) Any benefits that clients have remaining in the SNAP EBT account at the end of the month will be carried over in the next month. However, if you have not used your EBT card at all for one year,… 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) What can I do if I am having problems with my SNAP caseworker or the local office? A) If you think that your SNAP case has not been handled properly by your caseworker, you may ask to speak to a supervisor. If you feel that you have not been treated with respect you may… Continue Reading
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