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Subject: SNAP Deductions from Income

Policy 24.18 Date of Last Review: 11/30/2023 Effective Date: 09/17/2018 Date of Next Review: 11/30/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 10 of 20 7. costs of securing and maintaining an animal specially trained to provide service to the disabled including the cost of food and veterinarian bills. Costs over and above that covered by a reimbursement constitute an allowable deduction; 8. eyeglasses or contact lenses, prescribed by a physician skilled in eye disease or by an optometrist; 9. reasonable cost of transportation and lodging to obtain medical treatment/services; 10.monthly telephone fees for amplifiers and warning signals for handicapped persons; 11.costs of typewriter equipment and Video Relay Service monthly fees for the deaf; 12.special diets that require a prescription and must be obtained from a pharmacist (do not count other special diets); and 13.costs of maintaining an attendant, homemaker, home health aid, child care services, or housekeeper that are necessary due to age, infirmity, or illness. In addition, deduct an amount equal to the one-person allotment if the HH furnishes the majority of the attendant’s meals. The allotment for this meal-related deduction will be that in effect at the time of initial certification. Update the allotment amount at the next scheduled recertification. Q. Consideration of Medical Expenses 1. General The total non-reimbursable medical cost exceeds thirty five dollars ($35) per month. The thirty five dollar ($35) exclusion will be applied to the HH, not to individuals. The thirty five dollars ($35) is deducted for each month a medical deduction is allowed. The balance, in excess of the monthly thirty five dollar ($35) exclusion, is counted as a medical expense. Refer to the SNAP Medical Deductions Helpful Reminders. 2. Age of the Medical Expense The following criteria will apply when a one-time medical expense is being considered: a. How old the expense is or when it was incurred will not be considered; b. It will be established that the medical expense still exists; c. It will be established whether the expense has previously been considered (if it has been considered in the SNAP budget before, it cannot be considered again); and d. The current balance of the expense will be established. Only the existing balance can be considered. 3. Verification a. All medical expenses must be verified prior to allowing them as deductions. A deduction will not be provided if the expense cannot be verified. If the HH subsequently provides the verification, benefits will be re-determined at that time. b. Provide increased benefits, if any, according to established procedures for processing reported changes.