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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION INCOME AND RESOURCES FNS 340 DEDUCTIONS Section 340 Change #02-2026 August 4, 2026 1. Document the client’s statement regarding the following in the NC FAST case file. a. The type of expense; and b. The utility provider; and c. The method of verification if client’s statement is questionable; and d. The date verification was received. 2. NC FAST will allow the SUA, BUA, or TUA based on information entered into the system. 340.10 SHARED RESIDENCE A. Allow each FNS unit the applicable SUA, BUA, or TUA for the household size. Do not prorate between the individual units, whether each household is a FNS participant or not. B. If all FNS units do not contribute to the heating and cooling expenses, determine the appropriate utility allowance based on the expenses each household incurs. C. If the FNS unit lives in the same residence with another FNS unit that does not share utility expenses, allow the SUA, BUA, or TUA if eligible. Do not include other members of the residence when determining the appropriate deduction. 340.11 SHARING A UTILITY METER/EXPENSE BUT LIVING IN SEPARATE RESIDENCES A. Allow each FNS unit the SUA or BUA for all residents who contribute to the expense when there is a shared utility meter/expense, but the FNS unit lives in separate residences. Do not prorate between the individual units, whether each household is a FNS participant or not. B. If each FNS unit does not contribute to the heating or cooling expenses, allow the appropriate utility allowance for the expense the household incurs. 340.12 PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIED PERSONS, INELIGIBLE MEMBERS, AND DISQUALIFIED MEMBERS A. FNS unit Containing a Specified Person If the FNS unit contains a specified person as defined in FNS 212.02 Specified Person, allow a deduction for the full amount of the FNS unit’s excess expenses. NC FAST does this automatically.