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ESA SNAP Policy Manual 2 Report changes as required under simplified reporting. Cooperate with the Quality Control (QC) review process. Repay benefits received in error. Some people are not eligible to receive SNAP benefits: Students enrolled in postsecondary or higher education at least half time who do not meet certain eligibility requirements Fleeing felons and parole violators Strikers who would not be income-eligible for SNAP before they went on strike Persons who are disqualified for an intentional program violation (IPV) Persons convicted of certain crimes who are not complying with the terms of their sentence or parole Households that receive lottery or gambling winnings in a single game equal to or greater than the maximum resource limit currently in effect for households with members who are 60 years or older or disabled (see Table 25.3.g., Asset Limits). ESA determines SNAP benefits for an eligible household by using the following process: Use the household’s gross countable income to determine income eligibility. Subtract allowable income deductions for certain living expenses. Calculate the monthly benefits using the net countable income and the maximum monthly allotment for the number of eligible people in the household. 1.2 Use of SNAP Benefits SNAP benefits may only be used to purchase food from FNS-authorized food stores or farmers markets. Households may use SNAP to buy the following items: Breads and cereals Fruits and vegetables Meats, fish and poultry Dairy products Seeds and plants that produce food for the household to eat Other foods such as snack foods, prepared foods and nonalcoholic beverages 1.2.1 Households With Special Circumstances In some areas, restaurants may be authorized to accept SNAP benefits from qualified individuals experiencing homelessness, older individuals or individuals with disabilities in exchange for low- cost meals. Return