SNAP Medical Expense Deduction for Disabled/Elderly
Run by U.S. Dept of Agriculture, a federal agency
Elderly and disabled SNAP recipients can deduct medical expenses over $35/month from their income, dramatically increasing their SNAP benefit. Most eligible recipients never claim this.
- Award
- Increases SNAP benefit, average $100+/month more
- Deadline
- Apply / update SNAP case anytime
- Run by
- U.S. Dept of Agriculture
- Federal
Who it's for
- Receiving SNAP
- Age 60+ or receiving disability benefits
- Medical expenses over $35/month (almost universal after serious illness)
U.S. Dept of Agriculture decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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SNAP Medical Expense Deduction for Disabled/Elderly is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Dept of Agriculture decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.