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Food Stamp Clinic

Food Stamp Clinic. On line benefit calculation www.foodstamphelp.org food stamp calculator. HOUSEHOLD. Who’s included? Individuals who live together in the same residence and who purchase and prepare food together

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Food Stamp Clinic

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  1. Food Stamp Clinic On line benefit calculation www.foodstamphelp.org food stamp calculator

  2. HOUSEHOLD • Who’s included? • Individuals who live together in the same residence and who purchase and prepare food together • Must be US citizen or have acceptable alien status (DHS will evaluate alien status) • Make an entry for each household member

  3. UNEARNED INCOME • Fill in for each household member • Note: Unemployment compensation excludes $25 federal weekly benefit • Include also: Workers compensation, pension • NOT: educational income, DHS $50 “Child Support Pass-Through”, adoption subsidies • “Monthly” income = weekly income x 4.3

  4. EARNED INCOME • Fill in for each household member • NOT: work-study, EITC, SSI PASS income, Volunteer Stipends • If Self-employed: Enter Gross Earnings minus 25% (unless business expenses are > 25% of total proceeds) • Income must always be verified with DHS

  5. MEDICAL DEDUCTIONS • Enter medical deductions for each household member who is 60 or older, or receiving federal disability (SSI, SSD, Veterans Disability) • Does not have to be paid to be allowed

  6. DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES • For children < age 18 or incapacitated adults • Must be necessary for household member to work, seek work, or receive training • Only unreimbursed expenses • Does NOT have to be paid to be allowed

  7. CHILD SUPPORT PAID • Enter amount a household member pays in child support • This can be current or for arrears • Must be court-ordered

  8. HOUSING EXPENSES • Enter amount paid for rent, mortgage, property tax, insurance, property assessment and other related fees • For all food stamp recipients, check box that says you pay heat separately. As of March 1, 2010, everyone is eligible for the standard heating/utility allowance.

  9. Standard Utility Allowances in MI

  10. RESULTS • Compare household’s current benefit to projected amount • If client should be getting higher benefits, he/she should contact caseworker

  11. ADVICE • The Food Stamp Calculator provides an estimate of the amount of food assistance eligibility. • Income and expenses must be verified with documentation. Estimated amount is based on figures given today. • For questions, please call Legal Aid and Defender at 313-967-5692.

  12. Maximum Food Stamp Benefits by Household Size

  13. How to Apply for Food Stamps • Pick up an application form (DHS 1171) from local DHS office, or call DHS to mail a form • On-line form is available at http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/ • Fax, mail, or drop off completed application to local DHS office • For help with filling out an application, contact DHS

  14. ATTORNEYS: • Remember to complete a closing/advice letter to client

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