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ResetResource | Info Sheets
    Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)
        Broad-based categorical eligibility is a policy that makes most households categorically eligible for SNAP because they qualify for a non-cash TANF or state maintenance of effort funded benefit.
      11/02/2023
    Resource | Proposed Rule
    Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
        The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposes to prescribe how it determines whether a noncitizen is inadmissible to the United States under section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act because they are likely at any time to become a public charge.
      02/24/2022
    Resource | Notices
    Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the SNAP - Withdrawal
        This document informs the public that the FNS is withdrawing the proposed rule titled Revision of Categorical Eligibility in SNAP that published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2019.
      06/10/2021
    Resource | Brochures
    How Do I Apply for SNAP Benefits?
        SNAP helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. SNAP benefits are not cash. SNAP benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM or bank card to buy food at most grocery stores. To get SNAP benefits, your income and other resources have to be under certain limits.
          SNAP 313
    11/27/2019
    Resource | Proposed Rule
    Proposed Rule: Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the SNAP
        USDA proposes updating the regulations to refine categorical eligibility requirements based on receipt of TANF benefits. Specifically, the Department proposes: (1) to define “benefits” for categorical eligibility to mean ongoing and substantial benefits; and (2) to limit the types of non-cash TANF benefits conferring categorical eligibility to those that focus on subsidized employment, work supports and childcare. The proposed rule would also require state agencies to inform FNS of all non-cash TANF benefits that confer categorical eligibility.
      10/21/2019
    Resource | Comment Request
    Revision of Categorical Eligibility in SNAP - Reopening of Comment Period
        The Food and Nutrition Service proposed to make changes to SNAP regulations to refine categorical eligibility requirements based on receipt of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.
      10/18/2019
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0101
    Clarification on Characteristics of Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility Programs Memo
        FNS is issuing this memorandum in an effort to clarify the characteristics of BBCE programs and the actions states must take to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
      12/27/2016
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0099
    Categorical Eligibility (Revised)
        This memorandum provides clarification regarding households determined to be categorically eligible for FDPIR in accordance with provisions at sections 4300-4320 of Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Handbook 501.
          FD-076
    12/20/2016
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0064
    Verification and Reporting of Foster Children
        This memorandum is to provide guidance on the verification process and reporting for categorically eligible foster children
          SP02-2012
    10/24/2011
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0003
    Letter Method for Direct Certification
        The purpose of this memorandum is to implement a provision affecting mandatory direct certification for children in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households.
          SP13-2011
    01/14/2011

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