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• SUA 3- AGs that have a utility expense other than heating/cooling expense, or a telephone are eligible for this deduction. • SUA 4- If the AG has a basic telephone expense but no other expenses, they are eligible for this deduction.

The standard amounts are as follows and do not change regardless of AG size: STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCES FROM 5/1/2024 THROUGH 9/30/2025 AS OF 10/1/2025 HEATING AND COOLING (SUA 1) $473 $486 NON-HEATING AND COOLING (SUA 2) $276 $283 SINGLE UTILITY (SUA 3) $60 $62 TELEPHONE (SUA 4) $35 $36 3025.00.00 SNAP RELATED STANDARDS (S)

In the calculation of the SNAP budget, certain standard deductions are allowed in addition to the deductions stated in the previous sections. The following sections discuss the earned income deduction and the standard deduction. 3025.05.00 EARNED INCOME DEDUCTION (S)

Twenty percent (20%) of gross earned income is allowed as an earned income deduction in the financial eligibility determination. No additional deductions are allowed from earned income except for costs of self-employment. (f5) 3025.10.00 STANDARD DEDUCTION (S)

All assistance groups receive a flat standard deduction in the financial eligibility determination. This deduction varies according to household size and is adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. Larger households receive a higher deduction.

Effective 10/01/2025, the following standard deduction figures apply: 1 Member $209 2 Members $209 3 Members $209 4 Members $223 5 Members $261 6 Members or More $299 3025.15.00 EXCESS SHELTER EXPENSE DEDUCTION (S)

All assistance groups which do not contain an elderly or disabled member(s) may receive a shelter deduction up to a maximum of $744 effective 10/01/2025. See Section 3445.20.05.