SNAP Rule #242A - Income and Deductions Update

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SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301

Sections 555-4 and 555-5

SNAP Rule #242A – Income and Deductions Update

The adopted rule effectuates the following updates to Sections 555-4 and 555-5:

  1. Makes permanent the changes to the treatment of LiHEAP for households with no members who are over age 60 or have a disabling condition that were established in Emergency Rule SNAP 242E.
  2. Excludes certain stipends that are means tested or necessary for individuals to participate in meetings to improve state programs.
  3. Makes non-substantive changes for clarity and to correct citations.

The Department determined it necessary to make a non-substantive change to the proposed rule to ensure consistency with 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 331. The adopted rule reflects the implemented changes at 555-4(6)(B). It updates the provision concerning excluded compensation and reimbursements for participation at meetings to improve state programs.

This rule will have an adverse impact on municipalities or small businesses.

Statutory Authority: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1), and 3104(1)

Effective Date: December 14, 2025

Agency Contact Person:

Michael E. Downs, Senior Program Manager - SNAP

Department of Health and Human Services

Office for Family Independence

109 Capitol Street

Augusta, ME 04330-6841

Phone: (207) 592-4850/Fax: (207) 287-3455

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Michael.E.Downs@Maine.gov

 

Office: Office for Family Independence

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