WAG 05-06-02: Qualifying Member Benefits

PM 05-06-02

Allowable Medical Expenses

A qualifying member's medical expenses in excess of $35 are an allowable deduction.

See WAG 13-01-05 for complete information on the medical expense deduction.

Determining Eligibility

For SNAP units with a qualifying member, see WAG 13-01-03-a for the special treatment of the unit's expenses.

When determining eligibility for these units, except for categorically eligible units, only use the Net Monthly Income Standard (see WAG 13-01-01-b).  Categorically eligible units do not have to meet a net income test, but are ineligible if net income is above the level where benefits are issued.

New Manual Material Restaurant Meals Program for Qualifying Members

A qualifying member household and their spouses may be eligible to participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (see PM 06-32-00). Staff are advised to pay close attention to applications specific to AABD for qualifying and disabled customers.

NOTE: For State Food, follow SNAP policy and procedures for eligibility of RMP.