Issue Alert - 07-10-01
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| Date: | 10/01/2007 | |
| Program Area: | Food Assistance Program (FAP) |
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| Issue Summary: |
Beginning October 1st, food assistance standards and deductions have changed, as have food assistance income limits and allotment amounts. |
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| Persons Affected: | Food assistance recipients and applicants. |
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| For More Information: |
Center for Civil Justice 320 S. Washington, 2nd Floor Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-3120, (800)724-7441 Fax: (989) 755-3558 E-mail: info@ccj-mi.org
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Background
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The formula for calculating eligibility for food assistance includes a
“standard deduction” for living expenses and shelter deductions for housing and
utilities. The income limits are used as
a guideline for determining eligibility.
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| What's Happening? | ||
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The standard deductions, shelter deductions, and income limits have changed
for FAP recipients and applicants beginning October 1st. The deductions are now as follows: (* denotes
a change from previous year). Standard
Deduction Group Size/Deduction Amount 1-3 = $125 4 = $134* 5 = $158* 6 or more = $182* Shelter Deductions Shelter Maximum = $431* (non-senior and non-disabled households only) Heat and Utility = $529* Non-Heat Electric = $92* Water and/or Sewer = $51* Telephone = $32* Cooking Fuel = $52* Trash/Garbage Removal = $14* Dependent Care
Deduction Under age 2 = $200 Age 2 or over = $175 Also, the monthly FAP allotments have increased by a few dollars
depending upon the household size and the household’s FAP income. |
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What Should Advocates Do?
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Advocates should ensure that their FAP clients receive the correct
adjustments in their allotments for October.
If clients would like to ensure that their allotments are correct, they
should contact their caseworkers or the Food and Nutrition Helpline at (800)
481-4989.
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What Should Clients Do?
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Clients who have questions about the change in their allotment should
contact their caseworker or the Food and Nutrition Helpline at (800) 481-4989.
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Finding Help
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Most legal aid and legal services offices handle these types of cases, and they do not charge a fee.
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