049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-5

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 1-5 - Income and Deductions

This section is administered in accordance with 7 CFR 273.9 and 7 CFR 273.11 with the following exceptions:

(a) Wyoming has mandatory standard utility allowances pursuant to selected state option. (State option In determining shelter deductions a household may be eligible to use a utility standard that includes:

(i) Heating and cooling costs separately billed;

(ii) Billed for at least two (2) utilities other than heating or cooling; or

(iii) A telephone expense.

(b) In accordance with the Farm Bill of 2002, Section 4104, assistance units that share utilities will be allowed the full utility standard based on (a) above rather than a prorated amount. These standards also apply to assistance units in public housing with shared meters who are charged only for excess utility charges pursuant to selected state option.

(c) In determining the net income for self-employment, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will apply criteria as allowed under the Wyoming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program. (POWER Rules, Chapter 1) (State option)

(d) In accordance with the Farm Bill of 2002, Section 4102, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will exclude certain types of income not counted in the Wyoming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program. (State option)

049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-5