Those deductions include allowances for earnings (to encourage work), dependent care, certain medical expenses and unusually large housing costs. Still, if unemployment is your only income and you have few assets, it’s worth applying for SNAP to see if you qualify. The cap on assets is $2,250, or $3,500 if a household has someone 60 or older or someone with a disability. Vehicles can count, though states have leeway to set those rules. Waivers sometimes apply to work rules as well, which is why it’s important to apply for SNAP if you’re not sure how your own work situation applies, instead of just assuming that you’re ineligible.

Source: New York Times July 17, 2020 19:08 UTC