Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
 
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [22 VAC 40 ‑ 601]
Action Revise Guidelines for Counting Income Toward SNAP Eligibility
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/31/2011
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8/2/11  2:47 pm
Commenter: Laura Pierson Frederick County DSS

Counting income of ineligible aliens
 

This policy discriminates against US citizens.  Example:  A household of three with gross income of $2100/month is ineligible for SNAP benefits.    A household of two undocumented persons and one US citizen are eligible.    Math calc:  $2100.00 divided by 3 persons equals $700/per person prorata amount.  Therefore the undocumented household would receive benefits based on $700 and would be eligible for benefits for one person.   

The gross income screening should be the same for all applicants (except disabled and over age 60). 

CommentID: 17723