FS Deductions (shelter & utility)

Below are links to MLRI's "at a glance" charts for advocates to get a quick "guestimate" on the amount of monthly SNAP benefits by typical households. (These charts are not a substitute for dong the SNAP math in individual cases). : Households with older adults or persons with…

An Advocate's Guide to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Massachusetts By Patricia Baker and Victoria Negus, January 2024 Edition (Updated May 2024) An indispensable handbook for all who need to know about the SNAP program in Massachusetts. The SNAP…

Households applying for SNAP benefits are not required to submit a lease, landlord verification or rent receipt to verify shelter costs. Instead, households can self declare rent, mortgage, and type of utility costs by sending DTA a written statement or providing the information to DTA over the…