SNAP

Counted as unearned income . The following amounts are deducted if the amount is being:

recouped for an SSI overpayment ; or

collected by a qualified organization providing representative payee services, up to the lesser of 10 percent of the monthly benefit amount or: $50 for SSI benefits based on alcoholism and/or drug abuse (SSI/DAA); or $25 for non-SSI/DAA benefits.

Notes:

Advisors must verify with SSA that the qualified organization is authorized to collect a fee for representative payee services. The advisor must also verify with the qualified organization the amount collected for representative payee services.

If DFPS is the payee and the child gets Foster Care Medicaid: No Cash , the SSI income is counted; or With Cash , the SSI income is exempt.

A-1326.15 , Income Legally Obligated to Children in Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Conservatorship, includes more information on foster care types of assistance.

Note: SSA may deposit SSI benefits into a Direct Express card debit account. See Get Your Payments Electronically (PDF) .