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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SANP SNAP 522 TANF AND SSI RECIPIENTS IN MIXED SNAP HOUSEHOLDS The resources of TANF and SSI recipients are exempt for SNAP. Do not include them in the resource total for households not meeting expanded categorical eligibility. A household member is considered to be a TANF or SSI recipient if approved for TANF or SSI even if the benefit: ● has not yet been received, ● is suspended, ● is being recouped, or ● will not be paid because the benefit is less than $10. 522.1 Resources Jointly Owned by TANF and SSI Recipients and Household Members Not Meeting Expanded Categorical Eligibility Determine countable resources of a TANF or SSI recipient as follows, if a resource is owned with another member of the same SNAP household who does not meet expanded categorical eligibility: ● Non-liquid resources — Exempt the TANF or SSI recipient's portion of a Non-liquid resource if it is jointly owned with another member of the SNAP household. ● Liquid resources — Determine if the liquid resource is exempt or countable, as follows: – Commingled resources — When a TANF or SSI recipient combines resources with those of a non-categorically eligible household member, exempt the TANF or SSI recipient's portion of the resources for six months from the month they were combined. After six months, count the total amount of commingled resources as an available resource to the non-categorically eligible recipient if it continues to be accessible. – Jointly owned resources (not commingled) — Exempt these resources if all money is contributed only by the TANF or SSI recipient, and the resource is used solely for ● expenses of the TANF or SSI recipient, or ● common household expenses. Division of Welfare and Supportive Services RESOURCES Eligibility and Payments Manual TANF AND SSI RECIPIENTS IN MIXED SNAP HOUSEHOLDS MTL 06/24 Nov 24 A-522