SNAP Cat El allows households who have gross incomes between 130% and 200% of the federal poverty line – but whose costs for other basics, such as shelter, utilities, and child care, render their net incomes at or below 100% of the federal poverty line – to qualify for a SNAP benefit. New York State also uses broad-based categorical eligibility option to eliminate the SNAP asset test.
Learn more:
Expanded Categorical Eligibility Desk Guide
SNAP in NYS: An Eligibility Prescreening Guide (pages 43-45)
