231.01 Categorical Eligibility Criteria (FSM)

SR 22-37 Dated 01/23

Previous Policy

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Households that purchase and prepare food together are categorically eligible for SNAP if all members receive public assistance (PA) or SSI. PA means FANF, OAA, APTD, or ANB financial assistance.

Exception: IV-E foster care and Refugee Cash Assistance are not considered PA for purposes of this category of categorical eligibility.

 

Categorical eligibility via receipt of PA or SSI includes households that:

 

·         Have been determined eligible for PA or SSI but whose financial benefits have not yet begun;
 

·         Receive zero PA financial benefits because their PA grant amount is less than $10;
 

·         Receive zero PA or SSI benefits because their payments have been suspended or are being recouped; or
 

·         Have an ineligible alien or student member who does not get PA or SSI.

 

Households meeting categorical eligibility criteria are not subject to the SNAP resource test or additional income tests.

 

References: RSA 167:4,I(a); RSA 167:7,IV; 7 CFR 273.2(j)(2) & (j)(4); 7 CFR 273.9(a)