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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 7000 7700 Examples of SNAP Budgets 7740 Child Support Deduction

$566.00 Adjusted Income - 283.00 Excess Shelter (maximum allowed is $458) $ 283.00 Net Monthly Income This income is compared to Exhibit A - net income for a seven-person household - $3,605. The household is eligible based upon net income. 3. The household’s monthly SNAP benefit amount will be determined. These calculations are: $283.00 Net Monthly Income X 30% $84.90 (Rounded $85) Reduction Rate* $1052.00 Maximum SNAP Benefits for a 7-person household - 85.00 Reduction Rate $967.00 Monthly SNAP Benefit *When calculating the reduction rate, always round up to the nearest dollar.

7740 Child Support Deduction SNAP Manual 07/01/98 This household is composed of a husband, a wife and two children. The husband works for the state and is paid $900 bi-weekly. The wife is not employed. This budget will be calculated prospectively to determine eligibility. The household does not contain an age 60 or older and/or individual with disabilities household member. Gross income eligibility guidelines must be met. Calculating Gross Income $900 bi-weekly earnings X 2.167 = $1,950.30 rounded to $1,950. The gross pay is $1,950. This income will be compared to the pretest income for a household size of four from Exhibit A - $2,389. The household is eligible under the gross income eligibility guidelines. Calculating Net Income The household must also meet net income guidelines. A budget must be calculated to determine the household’s net income.