3611 Deductions Overview

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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
SNAP Policy Manual

Policy Title:

Deductions Overview

Effective Date:

April 2021

Chapter:

3600

Policy Number:

3611

Previous Policy Number(s):

MT-58

Updated or Reviewed in MT:

MT-64

Requirements

Deductions are applied to an assistance unit’s (AU’s) income prior to determining financial eligibility and benefit level.

Basic Considerations

The following deductions are allowed in determining financial eligibility:

  • 20% earned income deduction

  • standard deduction

  • excess medical deduction

  • dependent care deduction

  • child support deduction

  • excess shelter deduction

  • homeless shelter deduction

Deductions are not allowed for expenses paid through reimbursement or vendor payments. Deductions are allowed if they are paid with money loaned to the AU.

Refer to 3620 Budget for an AU with Individuals Who Fail to Comply with Enumeration Requirements, 3625 Budget for an AU with IPV Disqualified or Work Sanctioned Individuals or Lawbreakers, and 3635 Budget for an AU with Ineligible Aliens or Ineligible ABAWDs for policy regarding allowable deductions in these situations.

To allow a deduction in the Food Stamp Program budget, the expense must be incurred or billed to the AU currently or on an ongoing basis.

The AU’s intent or ability to pay is not applicable.