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SNAP Medical Expense Deductions

The process and rules for claiming medical expense deductions under the SNAP program to reduce net income and increase benefits for eligible households.

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Jan 16, 2026

How do medical expense deductions change SNAP benefit calculations for elderly or disabled households?

Medical expense deductions reduce the net income used to calculate SNAP benefits for households that include an elderly (60+) or disabled member by allowing unreimbursed medical costs above $35 per mo...