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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 19 of 20 Term Definition Energy Assistance Payment Any payment made to a household or utility company, which is earmarked specifically to pay a household’s utility costs. These may be paid from federal, state, or local programs, private agencies, etc. FmHA Farmers Home Administration HH Household HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development IPV Intentional Program Violation LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Medicaid A Federal and State funded medical insurance program administered in this state by the Tennessee Department of Public Health—Medicaid Division. Benefits are available only for certain groups of people. The Federal base for the program is Title XIX of the Social Security Act as amended. Medicare A hospital insurance benefit and supplemental medical insurance benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration for certain individuals who receive Social Security benefits. Administered under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act as amended. Other Qualified Health Professional Other qualified health professionals include registered nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and physical, speech, occupational, and massage therapists. All have demonstrated skill and expertise in their field of study to complete the education and regulatory requirements, to obtain licensure, and to remain in good standing with the respective licensing boards. TDHS Tennessee Department of Human Services SSA Social Security Administration SSI Supplemental Security Income SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance SSN Social Security Number SUA Standard Utility Allowance VA Veteran’s Administration Supersedes SNAP Policy Manual, April 2016, Chapters 23 and 25. Authority Federal Regulations 7 CFR § 273.9; Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 4-5-202, 71-1-105, 71-3-157, 71-3-158; 7 USC§ 2014 Application All TDHS Employees and Contractors