Spotlight on SNAP Medical Expense Deductions:
Upcoming Lunch & Learn and Updated Resource |
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Dear Friend, The SNAP and Seniors Professional Network invites you to join our upcoming lunch and learn about SNAP medical expense deductions on December 8 at noon. Lunch & Learn: SNAP Medical Deductions
Thursday, December 8, 12 p.m.
Register here >> Adults age 60 and over and people with disabilities who qualify for SNAP may be entitled to a larger monthly benefit by deducting out-of-pocket medical expenses over $35 per month. However, the SNAP medical expense deduction is utilized by only 19 percent of eligible individuals in New York State. This means that seniors and people with disabilities could be missing out on higher SNAP benefits. Grab your lunch and join us as we review must-know information that SNAP caseworkers can use to prepare documentation and maximize SNAP budgets for participants. Updated Resource: SNAP Medical Expense Deductions
The resource section of SNAPandSeniorsNY.org includes a variety of tools and outreach materials that providers can use to enhance their efforts to connect seniors to SNAP. Our latest addition is an updated SNAP Medical Expense Deductions Desk Guide & Worksheet, which offers detailed information about medical expense deductions and outlines the documentation needed for each deductible medical expense type. |
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EBT Card Skimming and Phishing Scams Impacting SNAP Participants in New York The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) and New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) issued alerts about ongoing EBT card skimming and phishing scams resulting in the theft of SNAP benefits. Encourage clients to safeguard their EBT cards and pin numbers and monitor their account for fraudulent charges. Report stolen or skimmed EBT cards by contacting the EBT Customer Service Helpline at 1-888-328-6399. Read more about these scams and actions SNAP participants can take to protect their benefits. |
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