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Division/Section Family Support 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 September 1, 2026

20 of 22 Usually, the three-month payment history would continue to be met until the SNAP case closes. For households with no history or a history of less than three months out of the past six months of paying legally obligated child support, base the child support payment amount on anticipated payments using the best available information. Include arrearages in the average if the client expects to continue payments towards arrearages.

Included in the category of households without a payment record would be households with a newly established legal obligation and households that have failed to meet an obligation.

Verification of Child Support Payments

Verify the legal obligation to pay child support, the legally obligated amount, and the actual amount paid. The household is the primary source of verification of the legal obligation to pay child support, the amount of the obligation, and the amount paid.

Verify the child support payment at certification, redetermination, and whenever a change is reported which will increase the household's benefits. Document verification in LITE.

Verification of Legal Obligation and Legally Obligated Amount

Any document that verifies the obligation to pay child support, such as a court order, administrative order, or legally enforceable separation agreement would be sufficient verification of the obligation and obligated amount. CSE records may be used to verify the legal obligation.

Verification of Actual Amount Paid

Acceptable verification of amount paid includes, but is not limited to, canceled checks, wage withholding statements, verification of withholding from UCB and statements from the custodial parent regarding direct payments or third party payments the noncustodial parent pays or expects to pay on behalf of the custodial parent. Use CSE records to verify payments made to CSE. Clearance Summary may be used to verify payments made to CSE.

NOTE: Separate sources must be used to verify legal obligation and actual payments unless source is CSE records.

Failure or Refusal to Submit Required Verification of Child Support

If the household fails or refuses to submit required verification, determine the household's eligibility and benefit amount without consideration of the child support deduction.

B-657-SNAP - PR RULES THAT APPLY TO ALL SNAP DEDUCTIONS

• Do not deduct expenses paid by a reimbursement.