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Division/Section Economic Stability Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Independence (EI) Part No./Name B – Eligibility Factors Section No./Name B-600-FITAP-SNAP Income Document No./Name B-650-SNAP Deductions Effective Date June 1, 2026

9 of 22 B-655-SNAP - PO DEPENDENT CARE DEDUCTION

Deduct the amount billed to a member of the SNAP household for the cost of caring for a child or incapacitated adult living in the home when necessary for a household member to:

• accept or continue employment,

• seek employment,

• attend training, or

• pursue education preparatory to employment. Education preparatory to employment includes all regular courses of study such as those in high school, college, vocational or technical schools.

If the household receives assistance through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), only allow the client’s share of the actual cost of caring for the child.

If the child care provider is the non-custodial parent, a dependent care deduction may be allowed if the parent of the child included in the SNAP household has sole custody of the child. A deduction may not be allowed when a parent who has joint custody provides the care of their own child, since they are legally responsible for their child.

A dependent care deduction will not be allowed if another member of the SNAP household provides the care.

Allow dependent care deduction for expenses incurred as a result of transporting the child or incapacitated adult to and from the care provider. Transportation expense may be allowed for actual transportation expense incurred or mileage costs. Mileage cost may be allowed if the vehicle used for transportation is leased or owned by a member of the SNAP household and only for additional mileage traveled to transport the child or incapacitated adult to and from care provider. Allowable mileage rate is the current state mileage rate.

Dependent care expenses will be verified only if the household’s total expense exceeds $500 per month or is questionable:

• at initial certification,

• at redetermination, or

• if the household reports a change in the expense that would result in an increase in benefits.