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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Section 100 Page 10
100.7 Special Eligibility Situations (continued)
Example: Mr. A is applying for the SNAP. He was recently released
from jail and is temporarily staying with his sister until he can find
a place to live. He has lived there for only 10 days. Based on the
above definition, he is homeless.
Example: Mr. B is applying for the SNAP. He says he is living in a homeless shelter and they provide all his meals. He has no income and does not pay anything to stay at the shelter. He is eligible for SNAP benefits.
D. Residents of federally subsidized housing for the elderly E. Narcotics addicts or alcoholics in residential treatment For the purpose of participation in a drug or alcohol treatment rehabilitation program, the individual must reside at a facility or treatment center. Children living with the individual in the facility are also eligible. The treatment center must be a non-profit (federally exempt) facility. It must also be licensed as providing treatment by a health, mental health, or alcohol abuse agency of the State of Maryland, or be licensed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as a retailer. F. Disabled or blind individuals in a group living arrangement a. Disabled or blind individuals who are residents of a group living arrangement (GLA) and who receive any of the following benefits: i. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ii. Retirement Survivors Disability Insurance (RSDI) iii. Disability retirement benefits from a governmental agency
because of a disability considered permanent under the Social Security Act iv. An annuity payment under the Railroad Retirement Act and determined eligible to receive Medicare by the railroad Retirement Board v. Presumptive eligibility payments pending receipt of SSI REVIEWED MAY 2026