Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.04 - IDAHO FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Section 16.03.04.533 - HOUSEHOLD ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFIT LEVEL
Current through August 31, 2023
A household's eligibility and benefit level is calculated in accordance with 7 CFR 273.10, except as indicated below in Subsections 533.01 through 533.07. of this rule. The deductions in Subsections 533.01 through 533.07 of this rule are subtracted from non-excluded income. (3-17-22)
01. Standard Deductions. The standard deductions are controlled by Federal law. The monthly amounts are specified in Title 7 United States Code Section 2014. (3-17-22)
02. Earned Income Deduction. The earned income deduction is twenty percent (20%) of gross earned income. (3-17-22)
03. Homeless Shelter Deduction. The homeless shelter deduction is established by FNS. (3-17-22)
04. Excess Medical Deduction. Excess medical expense is nonreimbursed medical expense of more than thirty-five dollars ($35) per household per month. The household member must be either age sixty (60) or older or disabled to get this expense deduction. Special diets are not deductible. For allowable medical expenses, see Section 535 of these rules. (3-17-22)
05. Dependent Care Deduction. The dependent care expense deduction is for monthly dependent care expenses. The dependent care may be needed for children or adults. (3-17-22)
06. Child Support Deduction. The child support expense deduction is the legally obligated child support and arrearage the household pays, or expects to pay, to or for a non-household member. (3-17-22)
07. Excess Shelter Deduction. Excess shelter expense is the monthly shelter cost over fifty percent (50%) of the household's income after all other deductions. The excess shelter expense is not deducted if the household has received the homeless shelter deduction. For allowable shelter expenses, see Section 542 of these rules. (3-17-22)
