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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Example: The custodial parent is court ordered to reimburse the State of Nevada for Medicaid birthing costs for a child residing in the same household. Because the money is paid to a non-household member and it is court ordered, allow the payment as a medical child support deduction. NOTE: In shared custody arrangements, legally obligated child support payments made to a parent outside the home for children in the SNAP household, are an allowable expense. The expense is allowed as these payments reduce the amount of money available to the SNAP household to purchase food. 660.4.1 Allowable Child Support Deductions Allowable deductions are: • Current support payments; • Arrearage payments; • Medical support; and • Payments to third parties • Administrative and/or processing fees/charges assigned to court-ordered child support, such as UIB fees for collecting and mailing child support, District Attorney-Family Support fees for processing support payments and employer processing fees. The payments must represent the household’s child support obligation ordered by a court or administrative authority. Do not deduct payments for: • Alimony or spousal support; • Any portion of a court-ordered medical insurance expense the adult non-custodial parent (NCP) pays or is required to pay to cover themselves unless they are elderly or disabled. Only the amount paid for the child is an allowable deduction. 660.4.2 Verifying Child Support Deductions Verify the: • Household’s legal obligation to pay; • Amount of the obligation; and • Actual amount paid. A-660.4 BUDGETING Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 11 Aug 25 MTL 10/25 Child Support Deductions