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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 1000

When the custodial parent does not cooperate, a 10-day notice of adverse action will be sent informing them of their removal from the SNAP case for non-cooperation. The custodial parent will be removed from the SNAP case once the 10- day notice of adverse action has expired. If other eligible household members are in the SNAP case, only the custodial parent will be removed from the SNAP budget. The income, expenses and resources of the sanctioned individual will still be used for SNAP budgeting purposes.

For a non-custodial parent, the county office will disqualify a non-custodial parent from receiving SNAP benefits if they are determined to be refusing to cooperate with OCSE in establishing paternity (if necessary) or providing support. When the non-custodial parent does not cooperate, a 10-day notice of adverse action will be sent informing them of their removal from the SNAP case for non-cooperation. The non-custodial parent will be removed from the SNAP case once the 10- day notice of adverse action has expired. After a 10-day notice of adverse expires, the SNAP case will close unless the SNAP household contains other eligible household members. Only the non-custodial parent who is not complying will be removed. The income, expenses, and resources of the sanctioned individual will still be used for SNAP budgeting purposes.

To disqualify a member for failure to comply with the child support requirements:

1. Include the resources of the ineligible member in their entirety. 2. Calculate a pro rate share of any income received by the disqualified member. To calculate a pro rata share: o Subtract allowable exclusions (See SNAP 5400). o Divide the remaining income evenly among the total household members including the disqualified member. o Multiply the pro rata share by the number of eligible members. o Count the resulting figure as income. 3. Apply the earned income deduction after the prorated earned income of the disqualified member has been determined and added to the household budget. 4. When the disqualified member does not incur any portion of an allowable expense, do not prorate the expense. Prorate any allowable shelter, child support payments, or dependent care expense paid totally or in part by the disqualified individual. To prorate, divide the expense evenly among all household members including the disqualified member. Multiply the pro rata shares by the number of eligible members. Count the resulting figure as an allowable expense. If the household has elected to use the utility standard (see SNAP 6620), do not prorate the utility standard. 5. Do not allow uncapped shelter costs if the disqualified member is the only aged/disabled individual in the household. Do not allow medical expenses incurred by a disqualified aged or disabled member. See the Glossary for a definition of individuals in an aged/disabled household. 6. For households still entitled to uncapped shelter costs after an individual has been