SNAP

When averaging the medical expenses, the SME is budgeted for each month of the certification period, as long as the household's allowable averaged monthly medical expense is greater than $35. If the expense recurs monthly or more often, and the medical expense exceeds $35 and is less than or equal to $170 a month, the SME is budgeted for each month of the certification period. When allowable medical expenses for the household exceed the SME, the actual medical expenses are budgeted. The following chart is used to determine when to budget the SME or actual medical expenses.

If the expense ... then budget the ... recurs less often than monthly and the amount averaged for each month is less than or equal to $35, actual amount of verified actual medical expense in the month billed, or use the SME in the month billed if the medical expense is greater than $35 and less than or equal to $170. recurs less often than monthly and the amount averaged for each month is greater than $35 and less than or equal to $170 a month, SME for each month of the certification period. recurs less often than monthly and the amount averaged for each month is greater than $170, averaged amount of actual verified medical expenses for each month. Budget the SME only if the household chooses to use the SME or fails to provide enough verification to qualify for actual medical expenses. occurs one time and the amount averaged over the certification period is less than or equal to $35 a month, actual amount of verified medical expenses in the month billed, or use the SME in the month billed if the medical expense is greater than $35 and is less than or equal to $170. occurs one time and the amount averaged over the certification period is greater than $35 and less than or equal to $170 a month, SME for each month of the certification period. occurs one time and the amount averaged over the certification period is greater than $170 a month, averaged amount of the actual medical expenses for each month. Budget the SME only if the household chooses to use the SME or fails to provide enough verification to qualify for actual medical expenses.

Note: A deduction is allowed for payments made on a monthly payment plan set up before the expense became past due.