Information needed for a SNAP application
Full name
Date of Birth
Address
Social Security Number
Income (must be gross income, before taxes or deductions are taken out)
This may include any benefits received such as Social Security (retirement, disability, survivors or supplemental), pensions, disbursements, alimony, child support, self-employment or income from work
If the income is from working, the following information will be needed:
- Name of employer
- Start date of job
- How often pay is received (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
- How many hours per week worked, or the average amount of hours per week if this varies
- Hourly rate
- Date of last pay
Household Expenses:
- Cost of monthly rent or mortgage
- List of utilities you pay for (we do not need the cost)
- If you own your home: estimate cost of homeowners insurance and taxes you pay
Other Expenses:
If you are working or going to school and are paying for childcare or older adult care
Child Support
Medical expenses (if you are over 59 or disabled), if you pay over $35/month on medical expenses not covered by your health insurance, they will raise your SNAP benefits. These expenses include: prescriptions, co-pays, supplemental insurance, hospital bills, etc.
