1. GENERAL RULE

Official source

A household must satisfy certain conditions, and the number of individuals in the household must be established, before financial eligibility can be determined. Factors affecting the composition of a household shall be verified, if it is contradictory to information known to or received by the Department.

A. Households must reside in the State of Maine.

B. Households must not live in an institution which provides the majority of meals, except for--

(1) federally subsidized housing for individuals who are elderly, built under either Section 202 or 236 of the National Housing Act et seq.

(2) centers for the treatment of Substance Use Disorders (Section 444-5).

(3) approved group living arrangements for individuals with disabilities (Section 444-5).

(4) shelters for battered persons (Section 444-6).

(5) shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness (Section 999-1).

NOTE: Individuals residing in correctional facilities are not eligible for SNAP during their stay, but may apply for benefits within 30 days prior to release. See Section 222-1.

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1. GENERAL RULE

Official source

A household must satisfy certain conditions, and the number of individuals in the household must be established, before financial eligibility can be determined. Factors affecting the composition of a household shall be verified, if it is contradictory to information known to or received by the Department.

A. Households must reside in the State of Maine.

B. Households must not live in an institution which provides the majority of meals, except for--

(1) federally subsidized housing for individuals who are elderly, built under either Section 202 or 236 of the National Housing Act et seq.

(2) centers for the treatment of Substance Use Disorders (Section 444-5).

(3) approved group living arrangements for individuals with disabilities (Section 444-5).

(4) shelters for battered persons (Section 444-6).

(5) shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness (Section 999-1).

NOTE: Individuals residing in correctional facilities are not eligible for SNAP during their stay, but may apply for benefits within 30 days prior to release. See Section 222-1.