Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 301 - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RULES
FS-400's
400 - HOUSEHOLDS WITH SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Section 144-301-400-FS 444-11 - Mix-funded Households

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-301-400-FS 444-11

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. GENERAL RULE

Households may contain some individuals who are eligible for federally-funded SNAP and some who are only eligible for state-funded SNAP.

2. ATTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, INCOME AND EXPENSES

A. Income is counted for the individual in whose name it is received.

EXCEPTION: TANF income is prorated for all household members receiving TANF benefits.

B. Shelter expenses for the household are counted for the individual in whose name the expense is billed.

NOTE: If the bill is paid by another household member on a regular basis, the expenses will be attributed to the member paying the bill.

3. DETERMINING THE STATE FUNDED BENEFIT AMOUNT

State-funded SNAP benefits are equal to the difference between the federally-funded SNAP grant and the amount of SNAP benefits the household would have received had all members been eligible.

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