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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP The prorated benefit formula is as follows: Nevada uses a standard 30-day calendar formula (full month’s benefit X 31 [date of application] ÷ 30 = allotment) to determine monthly benefits. This means a person applying on the 31st of the month is the same as applying on the 30th. The 30-day calendar also applies to the month of February. Always subtract the application date from 31 days, regardless of the number of days in the month. Once the initial month’s benefit amount is calculated through #9 above (using all countable income and allowable deductions), proration will be applied starting with application dates on and after the 2nd day of the month through the last day of the month. Households applying on the first of the month will receive a full month’s benefit (if otherwise eligible). Benefits for the initial month are prorated using the 30/31-day formula as follows: 1. Subtract the date of application from 31 to arrive at the number of days to be prorated. 2. Divide the whole allotment for the household size (after all allowable deductions and expenses are applied) by 30 days. The sum is the daily SNAP benefit amount. Round the cents. 3. Multiply the number of days in #1 by sum in #2. Drop all cents. 4. The result in #3 is the prorated benefit amount. Example: A household with a whole monthly allotment computed to be $395 applies on June 17. The household’s prorated allotment for June is $184 (31 – 17 = 14 days. $395 / 30 days = $13.166 = $13.17. $13.17 X 14 = $184.38 or $184). The system will automatically compute and prorate the initial month’s benefit based on information posted in the system. When computing manual budgets use the same formula to determine prorated benefits. Non-Categorical Households: If a one- or two-person household passes the net income test and is computed to be eligible for a SNAP allotment under the minimum allotment or no allotment, the system will automatically issue the current minimum benefit allotment. Households with three or more persons will receive the computed allotment, which is under the current minimum allotment, except where the benefit is an uneven dollar amount. These allotments will be increased to the next higher even dollar amount (e.g., $1 = $2, $3 = $4, $5 = $6. Categorical Households: Categorically eligible households of one or two persons will receive the current minimum monthly allotment regardless of their income level as long as the gross income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level. Households of three or more persons will receive the calculated benefit (even if the amount is lower than the current minimum allotment) unless the amount results in zero benefits. A-680 BUDGETING Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 11 Aug 25 MTL 10/25 SNAP Budgeting Steps