Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 17 - Public Assistance and Welfare Services
12a - Food Stamp Basis of Issuance and Allotment Reduction
Section 17-12a-28 - Standard deduction and excess shelter/dependent care deduction in the food stamp program
Universal Citation: CT Reg of State Agencies 17-12a-28
Current through September 9, 2024
(a) Standard Deduction
A standard deduction of ninety-eight ($98) dollars per household per month is used in the computation of available income in calculating the amount of Food Stamp benefits to be issued.
(b) Excess Shelter Expense/Dependent Care Deduction
The total excess shelter/dependent care deduction shall not exceed one hundred thirty-nine ($139) dollars a month.
(c) Affected Sections of DIM Food Stamp Manual
These changes directly affect sections of the Department of Income Maintenance Food Stamp Manual, and those sections of the Manual are being revised accordingly.
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