MR #10.24: SNAP Utility Standards Increase

MR #10.24: SNAP Utility Standards Increase

Summary:

This release provides policy for the increase in the SNAP Utility Standards effective 09/10. As a result of our annual review of state utility standards, Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) has approved an increase as follows:

•  Air Conditioning/Heating Standard to $324
• Limited Utility Standard is increased to $199
• The Single Utility Standard is increased to $43
• ACM and AIS calculations will reflect the increased utility standard amounts for 09/10 SNAP issuances.
• System changes to the SNAP Web Calculator and the expedited questions in AIS are effective 09/01/10.
• The Program Standards chart in WAG 25-03-02  is revised with the new utility standard amounts.
• The Telephone Standard remains at $29.