SNAP Deductions

How much is the Earned Income Deduction?

• 20%

• 30%

• 50%

• 15%

What is the current Maximum Shelter Deduction for non-elderly/non-disabled households (effective 10/2025)?

• $744

• $143

• $597

• There is no max

Which of the following are NOT allowable Standard Utility Allowances? (Select all that apply)

• Heating/Cooling

• Car Insurance

• Non-heating

• Phone

• Internet

Do clients receive a separate deduction for Heating, Electricity and Phone?

• No, only one deduction will be applied, whichever is the highest

• Client will receive a standard amount of $1000 if they have all three

• Yes, they receive a deduction amount for each

• Client will receive the top two amounts that are most expensive

Which deduction are ALL SNAP Households eligible for?

• Earned Income Deduction

• Standard Deduction

• Homeless Deductions

• ABAWD

When is the Shelter Cap lifted?

• When there are children in the household

• When there is only Unearned Income in the household

• When at least one Household Member is elderly and/or disabled

• When the client has a legal obligation to pay child support

Dependent care expenses are Self-Declarable.

• True

• False

Clients may claim mileage for Dependent Care and Excess Medical Deduction. What is the current mileage rate (2026)?

• 45.5 cents per mile

• 70 cents per mile

• 72.5 cents per mile

• 57.5 cents per mile

In order to credit a client for paying Legally Obligated Child Support, what two items must they provide?

• Proof of purchase and SNAP Application

• Proof of payment and Legal Obligation

• Proof of Legal Obligation and HIP Enrollment

• Proof of Payment and Disability Status

Case Managers can give a deduction to Clients paying Alimony.

• True

• False