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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Section 100 Page 12

100.7 Special Eligibility Situations (continued) a. Ineligible for SNAP for one year from the date of conviction, and

b. Is subject to testing and treatment for substance abuse for a period of two years starting from the later of the date when the individual with the conviction is: i. Released from incarceration, ii. Completes any term of probation, iii. Completes any term of parole and mandatory supervision

Note: There is no conciliation procedure for SNAP applicants or recipients who are convicted drug felons.

All resources and income of the excluded individual are counted as accessible to the SNAP household.

100.8 Non-Household Members

Do not consider the following individuals household members when determining the household’s eligibility for SNAP benefits. Non-household members, who are otherwise eligible, may participate as separate households. This does not apply to persons who must be included in the same SNAP household. A. Roomers: Individuals who pay the household for lodging, but not meals, and do not eat with the household.

B. Live-in Attendants: Individuals who reside with a household for the purpose of providing medical, housekeeping, child care or other similar personal services.

100.9 Verification A. Verify, if questionable, any factors affecting the composition of a household, such as household size and boarder status. B. Case managers must question all claims of separateness. C. The burden of proof for establishing separate household status is on the household. REVIEWED MAY 2026