Receiving SNAP today doesn’t necessarily mean your next renewal will be automatic or that your benefit will stay exactly the same. Recertification gives the state another look at your household, income, deductions, expenses, and other factors used to calculate eligibility and benefits, which makes overlooking a legitimate expense potentially costly. That’s particularly important for adults 60 and older because federal SNAP rules provide several special deductions and eligibility provisions that don’t apply to every household. At the same time, states have flexibility in administering portions of the program, so SNAP recertification rules can look somewhat different depending on where you live. Every recipient should double-check these eight areas that could affect whether you qualify and how much assistance you receive.
