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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 7000 7700 Examples of SNAP Budgets 7710 Earned Income

$1,024 is compared to the pretest income for a household size of 5 from the “Exhibit A” - $2,794 effective 10-1-10. The household is eligible based upon the gross income pretest. 2. A budget must be calculated to determine net income eligibility. This household: a. Has no allowable dependent care expenses; b. Is not eligible for a medical deduction; c. Pays rent in the amount of $200 per month; and d. Is entitled to and elected to use the utility standard. Budget calculations follow: $1,024.00 Gross Income X 20% $ 204.80 Earned Income Deduction (Rounded to $205) $1,024.00 Gross Income - 205.00 Earned Income Deduction (rounded) $ 819.00 Net Earned Income - 179.00 Standard Deduction $ 640.00 Adjusted Income Shelter Costs $200.00 Rent +271.00 Utility Standard $471.00 Total Shelter Costs -320.00 One-half Adjusted Income $151.00 Excess Shelter Deduction $640.00 Adjusted Income - 151.00 Excess Shelter Deduction $489.00 Net Monthly Income $489.00 is compared to the maximum net income for a household size of five from Exhibit A effective 10-1-10 - $2,150.00. The household is eligible based upon net income. 3. The household’s monthly SNAP benefit amount must be determined. These calculations follow: $489.00 Net Monthly Income X 30% $146.70 Reduction Rate*