PrintUSDA proposed a rule change that would deny SNAP to working families:
- It would hurt families with gross income above 130% FPL, regardless of net income after shelter or child care costs.
- It may also hurt some households with few assets.
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Current Rules = $222 SNAP
Gross Income/month $2,700
Rent $1,400
Childcare $500
Utilities $150
Phone $50
Diapers, Clothing $50
Remaining Income = $50
SNAP $222
More Information
Income
130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for a household of 3 is $2,252/mo.
A single parent of 2 working about 40 hours/week - at $15.50/hour - earns about $2,700/mo.
This family would likely lose SNAP under USDA's proposed rule.
Shelter
The average fair market rent for an apartment is:
1 bedroom apartment in MA is $1,425/mo.
2 bedroom is $1,758/mo for. See: Massachusetts State Facts.
Child care
MA is the 2nd most expensive state in the country in infant care costs, at $17,062/year. See: The cost of child care in Massachusetts.
The proposed rule would create a "benefit cliff" for families who earn more than 130% FPL.
This rule would also make families, seniors, and people with disabilities choose between modest savings and SNAP. People would not be allowed to have both savings and SNAP.
Imposing an asset test would be a huge administrative burden on both low income households and state agencies administering SNAP.
Take action!
Listen to .... What Proposed Cuts To SNAP Would Mean For Those Who Rely On It
Send written comments opposing USDA's proposed rule by the deadline September 23, 2019.
Join MLRI and groups across the country in opposing cuts to SNAP!
Visit HandsOffSNAP.org
For more information and to take action, contact
Pat Baker: PBaker@mlri.org, 617 357 0700 x 328 or
Vicky Negus: VNegus@mlri.org, x 315
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