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3440.55.00 BUDGETING ACTUAL EXPENSES (S)

A deduction is allowed in the month the expense is due, regardless of when the AG intends to pay the expense, unless it is a one-time only or less often than monthly expense. For example, rent which is due each month is included in the AG's shelter costs, even if the AG has not yet paid the expense. (f21)

The due date is the date by which the expense should be paid that is indicated on the bill or statement. If a due date cannot be determined, consider the date the bill or statement is issued to be the due date.

Amounts carried forward from past billing periods are not deductible even if included with the most recent billing and actually paid by the AG. In any event, a particular expense may only be deducted once. 3440.60.00 ANTICIPATING EXPENSES (S)

If actual expenses are not known, an AG's expenses should be based on the expenses the AG expects to be due during the eligibility period. Anticipation of the expense should be based on the most recent month's bills unless the AG is reasonably certain a change will occur.

In the situation where the shelter has recently changed, the AG should be asked to provide proof that they incur the utility expense for the applicable SUA.

Medical expenses for the entire certification period must be reported and verified at the time of certification and budgeted in the appropriate month provided the amount is based on a reasonable estimate of the expense and verification of the change is provided. (See Section 3440.45.15 regarding verifications.) If an AG reports an anticipated change at the time of certification but is unable to provide verification, the AG must be told that the expense will be allowed in the appropriate budget month when the verification is provided. If a change in medical expenses is discovered from a source other than the AG, the change is to be acted upon provided complete verification of the change is obtained without contacting the AG. If the AG voluntarily provides verification of a change, action must be taken according to Sections 2215.00.00 and 2220.00.00.

SNAP AGs are not required to report or verify changes in medical expenses during the certification period. If a new or different expense is reported during the certification period but not verified, the expenses verified previously will be left in the budget. Claims will not be established, nor will auxiliaries be provided for AGs that do not report or verify expenses during the certification period. 3440.65.00 BUDGETING ONE-TIME ONLY EXPENSES (S)

A one-time only expense is an expense which the AG cannot state with certainty when the AG will be billed for again. An example is a prescription which is taken as needed. The AG may choose to have the total expense allowed for one month or averaged over the certification period as follows.