I have done some research on Food Stamps (in NY).
I am not interested in the political aspects of food stamps. I do not care if you love them or hate them.
Max monthly income 130% FPL $1245 month.
No resource test for most people, only income test, except for those previously sanctioned for violations, and some other instances.
Work and training component (60 yo and over is exempt). If not exempt, must meet local district's work requirements once on SNAP.
Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) Person between 18-49 who is not disabled with no dependents.
Looks like the max benefit is capped at 3 months once every three years. Can be more if approved work activity is for 80 hours in a calendar month. This is more stringent than the regular work requirements.
Max benefit for one person is $189 a month. A budget must be constructed that reduces this amount.
Effective 1/1/12 finger imaging is prohibited for SNAP purposes.
So based on all this, it looks like I could only get SNAP for 3 months and then it would cut off. I would have to wait to 60 to get it without the major hassle of work / training requirements. Seems like they want a lot of information for not a lot of money being handed out.
I am not interested in the political aspects of food stamps. I do not care if you love them or hate them.
Max monthly income 130% FPL $1245 month.
No resource test for most people, only income test, except for those previously sanctioned for violations, and some other instances.
Work and training component (60 yo and over is exempt). If not exempt, must meet local district's work requirements once on SNAP.
Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) Person between 18-49 who is not disabled with no dependents.
Looks like the max benefit is capped at 3 months once every three years. Can be more if approved work activity is for 80 hours in a calendar month. This is more stringent than the regular work requirements.
Max benefit for one person is $189 a month. A budget must be constructed that reduces this amount.
Effective 1/1/12 finger imaging is prohibited for SNAP purposes.
So based on all this, it looks like I could only get SNAP for 3 months and then it would cut off. I would have to wait to 60 to get it without the major hassle of work / training requirements. Seems like they want a lot of information for not a lot of money being handed out.
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