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442 17.5 Prorated Benefits at Recertification: This section has been updated to add verbiage to clarify how to handle applications that are filed for recertification. SNAP Tool Kit 3: SNAP Annual (12-Month) Recertification Chart: This tool kit has been revised to update the chart in order to reflect the current procedures. SNAP Tool Kit 7: SNAP Glossary: This tool kit has been updated to add the term “income.” Revisions have been made throughout Chapter 18 (Fair Hearings) to reflect updates made by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Volume 63 January 2025 2.2 (2) Special Household Requirements (Elderly and disabled persons): This section has been updated effective October 1, 2024, to reflect the increase in the gross monthly income (165 percent of poverty) that is used in determining separate household eligibility for an elderly and disabled individual who is unable to buy and prepare meals separately from others with whom the individual lives.

7.3 (1) Citizenship and Non-Citizen Status: This section has been updated to add the following groups to the qualified non-citizens chart: Certain American Indians born abroad; Compacts of Free Association (COFA) citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau; and Hmong or Highland Laotian tribal members. 8.12 Definition of ABAWD: This section has been updated to redefine an ABAWD as SNAP household members ages 18 to 54 who are able-bodied adults without dependents effective October 1, 2024. 8.15 Exceptions to ABAWD Work Requirements: This section has been updated to change the age-based exception for ABAWDs under age 18 or age 55 or older effective October 1, 2024. 11.1 (2) Net Income Eligibility Standard: This section has been updated to reflect the changes in gross and net monthly income limits, effective October 1, 2024.

11.5 (CCC) Unearned Income (Withdrawals from resources for categorically eligible households): This section has been updated to add verbiage for clarity. 12.1 Income Deductions/General: This section has been updated to reflect changes in income deductions for maximum excessive shelter, MUA, BUA and telephone allowance, effective October 1, 2024. In addition, the maximum homeless shelter deduction increased to $190.30 effective October 1, 2024. 12.2 Standard Deduction: This section has been updated to reflect the increase in the standard deduction for all household sizes, effective October 1, 2024.

12.5 (1) Utility Allowances (Utility Allowances/General): This section has been updated to change the word “application” to the words “initial certification.” 13.1 Prospective Eligibility: This section has been updated to clarify the budgeting procedures for child support income that is interfaced through SCWINS.