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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 4000 0B4100 Resources – Summary

4100 Resources – Summary

SNAP Manual 08/01/98 For the purpose of determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, resources are defined as assets available to the household such as money in bank accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, land, or houses that the household could sell. Vehicles are also considered to be resources. Some assets are totally excluded from consideration as resources. Other assets are considered inaccessible if the household can demonstrate that the asset is not available and will not likely become available. Households may not transfer resources to become eligible or remain eligible for SNAP benefits.

4200 When Resources are Determined

SNAP Manual 08/01/98 At initial application and at application for recertification, resources are determined at the time of the interview. If the household’s countable resources exceed the limits at the time of the interview, the application will be denied. The household may reapply at any time. When the household reapplies, resources will be re-determined at the time of the next interview. See SNAP 12230 for handling reported changes in resources.