Action | Revise Guidelines for Counting Income Toward SNAP Eligibility |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 8/31/2011 |
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).