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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 660.7.1 Verification of Costs of Unoccupied Home Verify the shelter cost of an unoccupied home at initial application, recertification and when the household reports a change in those costs. Note: The worker is not required to assist in obtaining verification of shelter costs if the home is out of the project area. 660.8 Application of Expenses to Households with Ineligible/Disqualified/Excluded Members Budget the expenses of the ineligible/disqualified/excluded household member under the same criteria as income. For elderly/disabled households allow the appropriate medical and excess shelter expenses even if the only elderly/disabled individual is the ineligible/disqualified/excluded member. 660.9 Rules Applied to All SNAP Deductions • Do not deduct expenses paid to another member of the SNAP household. • Households may choose to average expenses incurred less often than monthly. Average these expenses over:  the interval between scheduled billings; or  the period the expense is intended to cover if there is no scheduled billing. Note: If a change in expenses is reported, recalculate the average. • Except for averaged expenses, deduct expenses (including a one-time expense) only in the month the expense is billed (or the month it becomes due if no bill is sent). • Allow an expense regardless of when or if the household intends to pay it, except for child support. • Do not deduct expenses paid by a reimbursement, an exempt vendor payment, or in-kind benefit unless specified for a specific expense. • Do not deduct past-due balances, late charges, or finance charges. Use the most recent month’s bills to project expenses. Consider changes expected during the certification period. If an agreement is made between the household and the provider to make installment payments for an allowable one-time expense, the household can choose to have the agreed upon payments budgeted as monthly payments. A-660.7.1 BUDGETING Verification of Costs of Unoccupied Home Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 11 Aug 25 MTL 10/25