Effective Date - October 1, 2010

October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011

 

The maximum allowable gross and net income standards for determining eligibility of assistance units and the maximum allotments authorized appear below.

 

Assistance Unit Size

165% Poverty

Maximum Gross Monthly Income Elderly/Disabled

Maximum Gross Monthly Income 130% of Poverty

Maximum Net

Monthly Income 100% of Poverty

Thrifty Food Plan Maximum Allotment

1

$1490

$1174

        $  903

       $ 200

2

  2004

 1579

1215

367

3

 2518

 1984

1526

526

4

 3032

 2389

1838

668

5

 3547

 2794

2150

793

6

 4061

 3200

2461

952

7

 4575

 3605

2773

1052

8

 5089

 4010

3085

 1202

9

 5604

 4416

3397

1352

10

 6119

 4822

3709

1502

Each Additional

Member

 

        $+515

 

 $+406

 

        $+312

 

       $+150

 

The standard deduction is $142 for AU sizes of 1-3, $153 for AU size of 4, $179 for AU size of 5 and $205 for AU sizes of 6 and above.

 

The excess medical deduction is excess over $35.

 

The maximum excess shelter cost for nonelderly/nondisabled assistance units is $458.

 

The utilities only standard is $209. (two utilities; not heating/cooling).

 

Wyoming's Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) is $317.

 

The telephone only allowance is $48.

 

The earned income deduction is 20%.

 

The minimum monthly SNAP benefit for categorically eligible assistance units of one or two persons is $16.