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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 10/2025

HOW TO CALCULATE BENEFIT LEVEL - SNAP/MSA/GRH

0022.12.01

MFIP, DWP, GA: See 0022.12 (How to Calc. Benefit Level - MFIP/DWP/GA).

SNAP: Determine the benefit level as follows:

1. Subtract 30% of the unit's net adjusted income from the Thrifty Food Plan amount. Truncate any cents.

THRIFTY FOOD PLAN VALUES

UNIT SIZE BENEFIT AMOUNT

1

$298 2

$546 3

$785 4

$994 5

$1,183 6

$1,421 7

$1,571 8 $1,789

For each additional member, add $218

2. For applicants and units whose case is reinstated due to a break in eligibility of less than a month, prorate the benefit. See 0022.12.03 (Proration).

3. Subtract recoupment amounts. See 0025.21.15 (Recoupment).

The minimum SNAP allotment is $24 for 1- and 2-person units.

For units in the 1st month of certification, issue benefits which are less than $10 solely because of recoupment. If the benefit is less than $10 for any other reason, issue $0, but do not deny the application.

After the 1st month: ● If 1- or 2-member units are eligible for less than $24 in monthly SNAP, issue $24 unless there is an overpayment which you are recouping.

● Issue SNAP monthly benefits to units of 3 or more members even if the amount is less than $24.

A unit of 3 or more people may pass the gross income test and meet net income limits but be eligible for $0 in benefits. For these units, approve the application or keep the ongoing case open.

Also see 0024.03.03 (When Benefits Are Paid - SNAP/MSA/GA/GRH), 0024.04 (How Benefits Are Paid).

MSA: