Are there special rules for elders and persons with disabilities?

If you are age 60 or older or meet the disability rules for SNAP you may benefit from special rules including:

• More of your shelter costs can be deducted in the SNAP math. See What is the shelter deduction and how is it calculated?
• You can claim out-of-pocket medical expenses to boost your SNAP benefits. See What medical expenses can I claim if I am elderly or disabled?
• You may qualify for some SNAP benefits even if your gross income exceeds the 200% gross income test (but you must also meet the SNAP asset test). See When do assets count?
• If you are a legal immigrant adult, you may be exempt from the 5-year waiting period. See If I am a disabled immigrant, do I need to wait five years for SNAP?.
• You may be eligible to apply as a separate SNAP household even if you live with others who buy and prepare food for you. See What if I live with others but I have a disability that makes it difficult to prepare my food?.
• If you are 60 or older, you can also use the DTA Senior Assistance Office for help. See What is the Senior Assistance Office?