

If your spouse or child(ren) under 22 live with you, they must be included in your household (even if you do not buy and make meals with them). Who is in a SNAP Household? A household includes anyone you buy and cook most of your meals with.When you apply, tell DTA about any money you earn or is given to you. What counts as income? DTA counts income from most sources, such as wages, cash assistance, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and child support.

citizen or eligible immigrant, it is safe for you to apply and get SNAP for an eligible family member (like a U.S. SNAP is not part of a public charge test. If you are approved, SNAP will go back to the date you applied. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible, apply! Our staff will talk to you and make a decision based on the rules. Check your eligibility in 30 seconds using our confidential screener or see the chart below. “Eligibility” means who can and can’t get the benefit.

SNAP eligibility is based on who is in the household, income and certain expenses.
