Expenses Verification Requirements

Expenses Verification Requirements for SNAP

2 for Q Training Resources

Document and Resource to house the links to 2 for Q training materials.

How to Code Shelter Tab

Instructions on Coding the Shelter Tab in FACS

UpdatedAbsence from the Home: Temporary vs Permanent

Determining whether an absence is temporary or permanent.

Special Needs Trust

What a special needs trust is, the criteria that must be met to be a special needs trust, what can be done with the money, what happens when the beneficiary dies, what are a worker’s responsibilities in regard to a special needs trust

Expedited Services Examples

The following are examples on how to determine if a SNAP application is eligible for expedited services. 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 […]

EA Screen

Check the EA screen to obtain case and household information. To view this screen: Login to IMS Clear the screen Type EA (space) and the case number Press ‘Enter’ Field Descriptions A1 – Case Number A4 – County Number A7 – County Code A10 – Supervisor Number A13 – Worker Number A16 – Language Indicator […]

Homeless

Homeless – when a person does not have a fixed residence.  Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-8. Defining the need factor for child care benefits SNAP: 340:50-1-3. Utilization of benefits; 340:50-5-7.1. Residents of institutions; 340:50-5-29. Homeless households; 340:50-5-66. Residence; 340:50-5-100. Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) work requirements and time limits; […]

UpdatedDeductions

Deductions – expenses that may be subtracted from gross income vary depending on the program.  Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-11. Sources of income considered; and 340:40-7-13. Computation of income. LIHEAP 340:20-1-11. Income. SNAP: 340:50-3-2. Interview process; 340:50-3-3. Verification; 340:50-5-29. Homeless households; 340:50-7-29. Income inclusions; 340:50-7-30. Self-employed households; 340:50-7-31. Deductions; […]

Utility Deduction Examples

Examples of Utility Expenses