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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 180.2.1 Determination of the SNAP Household Size for Expanded Categorical Eligibility (toc) When determining the household size and income limit for the 200% of FPL, include all household members whose income is countable to the SNAP household. This includes individuals disqualified due to ineligible non-citizen status, SSN non-compliance, or ineligible ABAWDs. This is a manual/offline determination made by the case manager. 181 MINIMUM PAYMENT / PRORATED PAYMENTS TO CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS (toc) Households determined eligible for categorical eligibility receive a minimum benefit or are placed in suspense status if eligible for a zero benefit. Households containing: • One or two eligible members will receive: o a pro-rated benefit based on the minimum monthly benefit for the application month; or o the current minimum monthly benefit. • Three or more eligible members will: o receive a pro-rated benefit based on a benefit less than the current minimum monthly allotment for the application month; or o receive a reduced benefit if the calculated benefit is less than the current monthly minimum benefit; or o be placed in suspense status if determined eligible for a zero benefit. 182 SNAP CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY SCREENING TEST (Form 2152-EF) (toc) All SNAP cases being denied or terminated/closed for excess income or excess resources MUST be screened for categorical eligibility using Form 2152-EF, SNAP Program Categorical Eligibility Test, to ensure benefits continue to be available to categorically eligible households. Upon completion of the form, the original copy of the form must be maintained in the electronic case record to document the screening was done for federal and state compliance purposes. 190 TANF/SSI HOUSEHOLDS APPLYING FOR SNAP (toc) 191 JOINT TANF/SNAP APPLICATIONS (toc) A household in which all members are applying for or receiving TANF cash may apply for SNAP at the same time the household applies for TANF cash. The case manager conducts a single interview for both programs. Verifications provided for TANF or SNAP may be used for both programs. Do not delay the eligibility decision in one program when all the verifications are completed for that program, but not for the other. A-180.2.1 APPLICATION PROCESSING Determination of the SNAP Household Size for Expanded Categorical Eligibility Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 June 26 MTL 08/26