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If the calculation of benefits for any AG size would yield an allotment of less than $10 during an initial month, no benefit will be issued for that initial, prorated month.
All eligible one or two person AGs will receive at least the minimum benefit of $25 for ongoing months effective 10/01/2026.
Categorically eligible AGs not eligible for a benefit should be suspended.
If the net income exceeds the limit the AG is denied benefits except for categorically eligible assistance groups (which will be suspended). 3445.40.05 PRORATING BENEFITS (S)
An AG’s allotment for the initial month of entitlement is based on the day of the month it applies for benefits. AGs receive allotments prorated from the day of application to the end of the month. (f25)
An exception to the above occurs with migrant and seasonal farm workers. These AGS do not have their allotment prorated. They receive a full month's allotment for the initial month of participation if the AG has participated in the SNAP program in any state within 30 days prior to the date of application.
At application, AGs which provide untimely verifications (after the 30th day) will not receive benefits for the month in which the application was filed if the household was at fault for the delay. (f25a)
The eligibility system calculates the prorated allotment, provided verifications are input into eligibility system on the day they are received. However, if the proration must be completed off- line the following formula may be used: • The full month’s benefits are multiplied by the: o (Number of days in the month minus the date of the application + 1) divided by the: o Number of days in the month • Equals the allotment amount.
EXAMPLE:
The date of application is 5/20/XXXX and the full month allotment for the AG is $218.
1. Number of days in may is 31, minus the date of the application (5/20) = 11 + 1= 12 2. 12÷31 (number of days in May) = .387 3. 218 times .387 = $84
218 divided by 31 (number of days in the month) times 12 equals the prorated benefit amount.