The following are examples on how to determine whether or not a SNAP application is expedited or not:

Please use the current Appendix C-3 to determine which utility standards to use in your calculations.

John applies for SNAP benefits. John has earned income of $800 per month, pays shelter expense of $500, and he is responsible for heating and cooling costs. John declared no resources.

• John is considered EO eligible due to his shelter and utility costs being more than his income.

Sheila applies for SNAP benefits on 07/21/17/ Sheila lost her job at the beginning of June and received her final pay in June. Sheila has no sources of income but declares $50 in cash.

• Sheila is considered EO eligible due to having $0 in income and $50 in resources.

Adam applies for SNAP benefits. Adam has earned income of $1,000 per month and unearned income of $300 per month. Adam pays rent of $600 per month, and the heating and cooling costs.

• Adam is not EO eligible due to his income of $1,300 being more than his shelter and utility costs.

Pierre applies for SNAP benefits, for a household of 2 adults and 3 children.  Pierre and his wife Amy have earned income, however Pierre is an ineligible alien. Pierre’s income is $1,000 per month while Amy’s income is $800 per month. Pierre is responsible for paying the shelter expense of $500 per month, and the heating and cooling costs. Therefore, Pierre’s income and shelter expense will be prorated as follows:

• $1000 / 5 (total household members) = $200 x 4 (eligible household members) = $800.

This makes the total household income ($800 + $800) = $1,600.

• $500 / 5 (total household members) = $100 x 4 (eligible household members) = $400 allowable shelter expense.
• Household is eligible to receive the full utility deduction.
• If a household member is an ineligible alien, that person’s income is counted. However, the income is prorated, and the shelter expense is prorated. The utility standard is NOT prorated. Household is eligible to receive the full utility expense deduction. In this example, the household is not EO eligible due to income being more than rent and utility expenses.

Wayne applies for SNAP benefits on 07/05/17, for a household of 1 adult. Wayne is self-employed as of 3 full months ago, has not filed taxes, and declares that he has business expenses. Wayne reports income of $800 in April, $600 in May, and $700 in June. The income for July will not be included as the month is not complete. Wayne reports his rent as $650 per month, and he is responsible for paying heating and cooling costs. Worker determined Wayne’s monthly income by averaging April, May, and June’s income which equals $700 anticipated monthly. Business expense deduction of 50% is given, changing the anticipated monthly to $700 / 2, which equals $350.

• Wayne is considered EO eligible due to his shelter and utility costs totaling more than his income.   

Riley, age 23, applies for SNAP benefits on 04/17/23 for her own case. She has recently moved out of her mom’s household to live with her dad. She declares separate household from her dad and $0 income. She has been removed from her mom’s case after receiving benefits in April.

• Riley is considered EO eligible for the month of May. This would be an initial denial in month of application with a EO certification in the second month. Code as no break in service.