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ResetResource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0055
    SUA Annual Review and Adjustment - Option to Postpone Annual Adjustment
        This memorandum provides a policy option to states to help soften the impact that reduced SUAs might have on SNAP households in certain state.
      09/21/2011
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0043
    SNAP - Standard Utility Allowance Annual Review and Adjustment Waiver for Certain States
        Due to the impact on SNAP benefits resulting from continuing fluctuations in energy prices, FNS is modifying the Standard Utility Allowance blanket waiver memorandum of Oct. 14, 2010 to allow certain states to extend fiscal year (FY) 2010 SUA amounts through March 31, 2011.
      12/02/2010
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0052
    SNAP - Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) Annual Review and Adjustment Biennial Option
        It has come to FNS's attention that, due to unusual shifts in utility costs, SNAP benefits to needy families may decrease when states make annual SUA adjustments this year - even if the circumstances of those households remain constant.
      08/18/2009
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0057
    Adjusting Standard Utility Allowances for the 2005-2006 Winter
        Several state agencies have recently asked FNS to approve increases in their Standard Utility Allowances (SUA’s) for heating and cooling based on projections of substantial price increases in energy sources – particularly natural gas. We are aware of broad interest in the issue of the impact of higher energy prices on household budgets and appreciate the conferences and correspondence that bring this issue to our attention.
      12/09/2005
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Food Stamp Program SUA Requirements and Methodologies
        This notice reminds state agencies of the requirements of the Food Stamp Program regulations and suggests guidelines for development of standard utility and/or telephone allowances by presenting examples of some of the methodologies used by states to develop these allowances.
          FNS Notice 79-47
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