Emails, Christine Mann, press officer, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Feb. 10, 2017
From: Mann,Christine (HHSC/DADS)
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 3:34 PM
To: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin)
Subject: Media inquiry: SNAP
Hi Gardner,
Eligibility for SNAP is based on household size, the countable amount of gross and net income for all mandatory household members, and allowed deductions. There are several factors used when determining a household’s SNAP eligibility. Most households must pass both the gross income test of 165 percent Federal Poverty Limits (FPL) and the net income test of 100 percent FPL for their household size to receive SNAP benefits.
· Income for all individuals who purchase and prepare their meals together must be included when determining SNAP eligibility.
· The gross income test uses all countable earned and unearned income.
· The net income test provides for certain deductions such as shelter, utilities, earned income deduction, child care, medical expenses, child support paid, and a standard deduction based on household size.
· The total amount provided as a shelter deduction is limited to 50 percent of the adjusted income (after allowing deductions for certain expenses).
The monthly SNAP income limits for a household of:
Household Size | Gross Test | Net Test |
1 | $1,287 | $990 |
2 | $1,736 | $1,335 |
3 | $2,184 | $1,680 |
A three person household with one person working 40 hours per week at $7.25/hour will pass the gross income test ($7.25*40=$290/week and $290*4.33=$1255.70/month). The household would also have to meet the net income test as described above.
The monthly SNAP benefit varies depending on net income. For example, a family of 3 with a net income of $1680 could receive $7 in monthly SNAP benefits. A family of 3 with a net income of $591 could receive $333 in monthly SNAP benefits.
I hope this helps. Thanks.
Christine Mann
Press Officer
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
From: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) [mailto:wgselby@statesman.com]
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 3:40 PM
To: Mann,Christine (HHSC/DADS)
Subject: RE: Media inquiry: SNAP
https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/snap
3:51 p.m.
The chart I gave you below is accurate. The chart on the website link you provided needs to be updated and we are working on that.
Christine Mann
Press Officer
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
From: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin]
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 4:09 PM
To: Mann,Christine (HHSC/DADS)
Subject: RE: Media inquiry: SNAP
I just found this. Solid?
5:15 p.m.
Here’s the chart: It can be found here:
SNAP
SNAP Maximum Income Limits Effective October 1, 2016 | |||
Household Size | Gross (130%) | Net (100%) | 165%* |
1 | $1,287 | $990 | $1,634 |
2 | 1,736 | 1,335 | 2,203 |
3 | 2,184 | 1,680 | 2,772 |
4 | 2,633 | 2,025 | 3,342 |
5 | 3,081 | 2,370 | 3,911 |
6 | 3,530 | 2,715 | 4,480 |
7 | 3,980 | 3,061 | 5,051 |
8 | 4,430 | 3,408 | 5,623 |
9 | 4,881 | 3,755 | 6,195 |
10 | 5,332 | 4,102 | 6,767 |
Each additional person | +451 | +347 | +572 |
* The figures in the 165 percent column are used to determine if an elderly person or a person with a disability living with others may claim separate household status even though the person purchases or prepares food with the others. The figures in this column are also the income limits for categorically eligible households. |
Christine Mann
Press Officer
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
512-487-3416
From: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) [mailto:wgselby@statesman.com]
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 4:50 PM
To: Mann,Christine (HHSC/DADS)
Subject: RE: Media inquiry: SNAP
Maybe; out of my realm.
From: Mann,Christine (HHSC/DADS) [mailto:Christine.Mann@hhsc.state.tx.us]
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 4:50 PM
To: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) <wgselby@statesman.com>
Subject: RE: Media inquiry: SNAP
Will try. Running this weekend?
Christine Mann
Press Officer
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
512-487-3416
From: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) [mailto:wgselby@statesman.com]
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 4:46 PM
To: Mann,Christine (HHSC/DADS)
Subject: RE: Media inquiry: SNAP
I hope to wrap tonight, methinks. But I can proceed without your confirmation.
From: Mann,Christine (HHSC/DADS) [mailto:Christine.Mann@hhsc.state.tx.us]
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 4:44 PM
To: Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) <wgselby@statesman.com>
Subject: RE: Media inquiry: SNAP
I have to verify with staff. Is Monday ok?
Christine Mann
Press Officer
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
512-487-3416