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NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance- TA and SNAP Employment Policy Manual
Section 385.4 – Page 3
Rev. 4/2025 1) Reimbursement for transportation costs shall not exceed a total of $25 per month per individual. 2) Reimbursement for dependent care shall not exceed the actual cost of care or the market rate for such care as established by section 415.9(j) of this Title. Individuals cannot be required to participate in SNAP employment and training programs if the cost of dependent care exceeds the allowable amounts, provided, however, that SNAP applicants and recipients participating in combined SNAP and public assistance employment and training activities for which the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section apply shall be required to participate if dependent care costs in excess of the maximum allowed by this paragraph are made available if appropriate and in accordance with the provisions of such subdivision.