Elderly or Disabled Clients

In the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), an elderly or disabled person is entitled to have SNAP eligibility determined under special regulations.

To be considered elderly in SNAP, a client must be at least 60 years of age.

To be considered disabled in SNAP, a client must meet one of the requirements listed in the section entitled SNAP Disability Requirements and Verifications.

The special regulations for SNAP eligibility determination for the elderly and disabled are as follows:

• extended certification period (see Simplified Reporting - Overview)
• gross income standard exception
• maximum asset limit (see Assets) of $4,500

  • Note: NPA SNAP households that consist solely of elderly (age 60 or over) or disabled clients whose income exceeds the 200% gross income standard are subject to the maximum asset limit of $4,500.

• excess medical deduction (see Overview of Medical Expense Deduction)
• uncapped shelter deduction (see SNAP Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)); and
• the 165% Income Standard for Elderly and Disabled Individuals living with others (see Separate Household Status - Elderly and/or Disabled)