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SNAP Advocacy Guide

• Introduction
• Part 1: Application and Proofs
• Part 2: General Eligibility Rules
  • 34. What is a SNAP household or assistance unit?
  • 35. Can I get benefits separately from other people I live with?
  • 36. Who cannot be a separate SNAP household?
  • 37. What if I live with others but I have a disability that makes it difficult to prepare my food?
  • 38. Are there special rules for seniors and persons with disabilities?
  • 39. How do I show DTA I am disabled?
  • 40. What if I am homeless or live in a shelter?
  • 41. Am I eligible for SNAP if I live in a hospital, school, or other institution?
  • 42. What if I am a boarder or I live in someone else’s home?
  • 43. What if I am caring for a foster child?
  • 44. What if I am providing adult foster care to an older adult or person with disabilities?
  • 45. What if I am a college student?
  • 46. What if I have a criminal record or DTA says I’m a “fleeing felon” or violating my probation?
  • 47. Who is considered a United States citizen?
  • 48. Am I eligible for SNAP if I am a legal immigrant?
  • 49. How does my work history help so I don’t wait 5 years for SNAP?
  • 50. If I am a disabled immigrant, do I need to wait 5 years for SNAP?
  • 51. What are the special rules for battered immigrants?
  • 52. Can my children get benefits if I am an ineligible immigrant?
  • 53. Will getting SNAP benefits hurt my immigration status?
  • 54. How does DTA count the income of an ineligible immigrant?
  • 55. Does the income of an immigrant’s sponsor count?
  • 56. Are there work rules for SNAP?
  • 57. What happens if I quit a job shortly before applying for SNAP?
  • 58. What is considered a “good cause” reason if I quit my job?
  • 59. What are the rules if I am on strike?
  • 60. What is the “ABAWD” 3-month time limit for certain childless adults?
  • 61. Can I enroll in an education or training through DTA’s “SNAP Path to Work” program?
• Part 3: Financial Eligibility
• Part 4: Getting and Using SNAP Benefits
• Part 5: Proving Continuing Eligibility
• Part 6: Appeal Rights
• Part 7: Overpayments and Fraud
• Appendices: SNAP Guide

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Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

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January 2024

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Part 2 of the SNAP Advocacy Guide has information about when you are eligible for SNAP benefits in Massachusetts.

Go to the table of contents, or download this chapter as a PDF below.

Part 2 - General Eligibility Rules (April 2024)

33. What is a Photo EBT card and who needs to have one?

34. What is a SNAP household or assistance unit?

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