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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 10/2025

SNAP ASSISTANCE STANDARDS

0020.12

MFIP, DWP, MSA, GA, GRH: No provisions.

SNAP: Determine the proper assistance standard based on the size of the unit. When determining unit size, use the number of people in the unit in the payment month. See 0014 (Assistance Units). Use the table below to determine the net income limit for the unit. Also see 0019.06 (Gross Income Limits).

Non-categorically eligible units with an eligible elderly or disabled unit member, must have enough deductions to be at or below the 100% FPG limits below. This includes units with an eligible elderly or disabled unit member with income above 200% FPG. For the 200% FPG table, see 0019.06 (Gross Income Limits).

UNIT SIZE ASSISTANCE STANDARD (100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)) 1 $1,305 2 $1,763 3 $2,221 4 $2,680 5 $3,138 6 $3,596 7 $4,055 8 $4,513 Each add'l member $459

To determine how to calculate the benefit level, see 0022.12.01 (How to Calculate Benefit Level - SNAP/MSA/GRH).