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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 1000 12200 Changes Reported by the Household

12233 Actions to Take to Change a Resource

12233 Actions to Take to Change a Resource SNAP MANUAL 07/01/2025 Vehicles 1. Determine the countable value of the new vehicle (see SNAP 4800-4841). 2. If the vehicle has any countable value, add this figure to the existing resources. If applicable, subtract the countable value of the vehicle used as the “trade-in.” 3. Compare the household’s total countable resources to the applicable resource limits (see SNAP 4300-4310). 4. If the household’s total countable resources are less than the limits, the household continues to be eligible. If not, close the case.

Liquid Resources If the household’s liquid resources exceed the applicable limit (See Appendix D), the case will be closed unless the household is categorically eligible.

12240 Income Changes SNAP MANUAL 10/01/03

12241 Determining Effect of Change A reported change in income will be reviewed to determine: • If the information reported is adequate to determine the effect of the change on the household’s monthly SNAP benefit amount; and • If verification is required. Other factors to be considered are listed below. 1. Loss of earnings by an eligible student may change student status from eligible to ineligible (see 1622.2). 2. An individual who is terminated or laid off from a job may get unemployment compensation. 3. An individual who loses earnings due to illness, injury, or pregnancy may get worker’s compensation, sick pay, or maternity benefits. 4. A voluntary quit may have occurred (see SNAP 3401.1). 5. An individual who becomes entitled to SSA, SSI or VA may receive a lump sum payment (see SNAP 4950-4951). 6. Receipt of SSA or VA by an individual with dependents in the home may mean the dependents also have income. 7. Loss of income may result in receipt of loans or contributions if the household no longer has the income necessary to meet its expenses.