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966 Chapter 6:Non-citizens • Section 1: Introduction (07/2026) Note: The only exception to the rule above is the utility costs. Utility costs are not prorated. For additional guidance and examples of when and how to enter prorated deductions in ONE see: SNAP Proration QRG System requirements The following tables show actions required by worker in ONE: Type of income Proration and Coding Income ONE prorates the income when it is appropriate to prorate. Code the gross income to the person receiving the income Type of expense Proration and Coding Shelter Manually prorate and code the portion to each individual in the filing group if there are ineligible members of the filing group. Dependent care Code to the adult making payment. There is a field for prorated out-of-pocket costs. Determine how much per person and enter the total of all the prorated shares for the people who are eligible in the field. Child support Manually prorate and code the portion on each person in the filing group if the person responsible for the child support is an ineligible members of the filing group. Medical costs Manually prorate and code the portion to the person incurring the cost if there are ineligible members of the filing group. Utilities – never prorated Always use actual utility type coded to the person(s) who is responsible. Sponsors and deeming What is a sponsor? A sponsor is a person who has helped an immigrant become a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) by signing an “affidavit of support.” What is an affidavit of support? An affidavit of support is a contract signed by the sponsor to show that the immigrant applying for a green card is not likely to become dependent on the government, or a “public charge.” Can immigrants whose sponsor signed an affidavit get benefits? Yes. Do not withhold benefits because of an affidavit of support. SNAP Sponsor deeming overview When a sponsored non-citizen applies for SNAP, a portion of the sponsors income and resources must be deemed to the sponsored non-citizen’s SNAP household, regardless of the amount of actual support being provided by the sponsor. It is the responsibility of the sponsored non-citizen to provide income verification requested for their sponsor, including the sponsor’s spouse. Failure to provide the sponsor’s income and resources will result in a denial for SNAP unless the sponsored non-citizen chooses not to apply for SNAP, or they meet one of the exceptions listed below.