Effective Date - Oct. 1, 2011

October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012

 

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

$1498

$1180

        $  908

       $ 200

2

  2023

 1594

1226

367

3

 2548

 2008

1545

526

4

 3074

 2422

1863

668

5

 3599

 2836

2181

793

6

 4124

 3249

2500

952

7

 4649

 3663

2818

1052

8

 5175

 4077

3136

 1202

9

 5701

 4491

3455

1352

10

 6227

 4905

3774

1502

Each Additional

Member

 

        $+526

 

 $+414

 

        $+319

 

       $+150

 

The standard deduction is $147 for AU sizes of 1-3, $155 for AU size of 4, $181 for AU size of 5 and $208 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 $459.

 

The utilities only standard is $221. (two utilities; not heating/cooling).

 

Wyoming's Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) is $336.

 

The telephone only allowance is $56.

 

The earned income deduction is 20%.

 

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