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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 16 of 20 c. When a change in medical expenses is discovered from a source other than the HH, the change would be acted upon if the change is considered verified and no further information is needed. If the change that was reported from another source would require a contact of the HH, the change would not be acted upon during the certification period. 3. Death of the Eligible HH Member a. One-Time Medical Expenses - the medical expense will continue to be counted throughout the remainder of the certification period when: i. the HH member who is eligible for the medical deduction dies; ii. the one-time medical expense was prorated over the certification period. b. Recurring Medical Expenses - The medical deduction will be terminated within the normal criteria concerning changes which reduce benefits when: i. the HH member who is eligible for the medical deduction dies; and ii. the HH is receiving a medical deduction for recurring medical expenses (either averaged over the certification period or actual expenses). c. Staff shall refer to SNAP Deductions from Income Example Scenarios for an example on how to treat the medical deduction for the death of the eligible HH member. 4. Expenses of a Non-Household Member - Sometimes the SNAP HH is responsible for a non- HH member’s medical expenses. a. The individual must have been an eligible HH member, and eligible for a medical deduction, immediately prior to entering the hospital or nursing home, or prior to death. b. Only the following expenses are allowed: i. hospitalization; ii. outpatient care; and iii. nursing home care. This applies, even if none of the remaining HH members are age sixty (60) or disabled. c. Staff shall refer to SNAP Deductions from Income Example Scenarios for an example on how allow the medical expenses of a non-HH member. 5. Changes Reported in the Last Month of the Certification Period - A HH may report and verify an allowable one-time medical expense during the last month of the certification period. a. Household Remains Eligible at Recertification i. If the HH continues to be eligible at recertification, the currently existing non- reimbursable balance owed at the time is only allowed. ii. The HH has the same options available to it, as discussed under Treatment of Medical Expenses, based on whether or not it has established a repayment plan.