15.1 General.

A. Households are automatically eligible for SNAP based on receiving benefits from another low-income assistance program. B. The following households are categorically eligible for SNAP: 1. Households where all members receive or are eligible to receive TANF. 2. Households where all members receive or are eligible to receive SSI benefits. 3. Households where all members receive or are eligible to receive TANF and/or SSI benefits. C. An individual may be considered a recipient of TANF or SSI if any of the following conditions exist: 1. Is receiving TANF or SSI benefits; 2. Is eligible for TANF or SSI benefits, but has yet to begin receiving such; 3. Is eligible for TANF or SSI benefits, but has had benefits suspended or recouped; or 4. Is eligible for TANF or SSI benefits but is not paid because the amount is less than the minimum amount. D. Any household is not considered categorical eligible if: 1. The entire household is institutionalized; 2. Any member is disqualified for an IPV; 3. The head of household is disqualified for failing to comply with work requirements or voluntarily quitting or reducing hours; or E. A household member is a fleeing felon or parole or probation violator. An ineligible household member as defined in Rule 5.6 Excluded Individuals may not be included in a case that is otherwise categorically eligible. Source: 7 CFR §273.2(j)(2) Revised: March 2022