USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has set lots of requirements to qualify for SNAP benefits in the USA. The first thing you need to know is that you can only apply in the State you live in.
As a matter of fact, there are income and resource limits for SNAP applicants. These limits change regularly, but they will remain the same through September 30, 2024.
SNAP RESOURCES LIMITS IN MAY 2024
Nowadays, the resource limit to get SNAP is just 2,750 dollars per household. For your information, this resource limit is for countable resources. For example, the money you have in your bank account.
However, this resource limit is higher if you have a disability or are 60 years old. Or you live with a relative who is in this situation. The SNAP agency allows you to have up to $4,250 if you are 60 or have a disability.
Some things are not taken into account as resources. For example, your home and your lot. If you are on Supplemental Security Income, these payments are not taken into account either.
INCOME AND WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR SNAP
Although a household with a senior aged 60 or a person with a disability has only a net income limit, the rest also have a gross income limit. For example, if you are a 4-member family, you could get $3,250 (gross monthly income) or $2,500 (net monthly income).
The SNAP work requirements are general and specific. In most cases, you must register for work, do not leave your job unless you have a good reason, accept a job offer, or get training.
Some beneficiaries may qualify for a waiver. For example, if you are already retired or have a disability. Specific work requirements for the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents are also available.
For example, if you are aged 18-52, you must work for 80 hours per month to get SNAP benefits for more than 3 months in 3 years. Waivers are available if you are pregnant, have been in foster care, are a veteran, have a disability, or have a child.
