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RFT 255 1 of 1 FOOD ASSISTANCE STANDARDS RFB 2025-006 10-1-2025

REFERENCE TABLES MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

FOOD ASSISTANCE STANDARDS Effective October 1, 2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION Standard Deduction Group Size Deduction Amount 1 - 3 $209.00 4 $223.00 5 $261.00 6 or more $299.00 SHELTER DEDUCTIONS Shelter Deductions Standard Deduction Amount Shelter maximum $744.00 Heat and utility $682.00 Non-heat electric $181.00 Water and/or sewer $119.00 Telephone $31.00 Cooking fuel $33.00 Trash/garbage removal $30.00 Homeless Shelter $199.00