Snap question | Imamother

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 11:58 am

I’m applying online. Im doing it in my name bec I am the one with the account for Medicaid for my husband and kids so it’s just easier. I’m assuming that I can include them on the same application ? Also I’m up to part where it asks how many assets I have. Will I be disqualified if we have about 50k in savings and stocks etc? We currently both have no income (happened suddenly..working on it)

amother

Dandelion

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:02 pm

I believe you will be disqualified with those types of savings.

chili-n-cholent

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:04 pm

Yes I'm 99% sure for SNAP any savings make you ineligible.

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:05 pm

It’s so confusing bec I see online that they no longer take assets into consideration. But then it asks for assets

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:08 pm

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chili-n-cholent

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:14 pm

why don't you speak to somebody who can help you with this?
If you're in Brooklyn, BPJCC assists with applications for free, they'll know more then us laymen.

chatz

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:26 pm

As per NY snap website, assets/resources are generally NOT taken into account. Only current income.

They ask for a lot of stuff that don't necessarily affect eligibility. Also, if you have no assets/resources, they prioritize your application.

Different states have different eligibility requirements.

Everyone who is part of the household will be on the application.

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:26 pm

chili-n-cholent wrote:

why don't you speak to somebody who can help you with this?
If you're in Brooklyn, BPJCC assists with applications for free, they'll know more then us laymen.

Not in Brooklyn. Called one of the jccs near me but since I wasn’t in their county they couldn’t help me. I can’t find a jcc near me.

amother

Scarlet

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:27 pm

amother OP wrote:

Not in Brooklyn. Called one of the jccs near me but since I wasn’t in their county they couldn’t help me. I can’t find a jcc near me.

Where are you located?

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:32 pm

amother Scarlet wrote:

Where are you located?

Cedarhurst

amother

Antiquewhite

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:35 pm

They shouldn't kick u off for assets. Apply it does not hurt

amother

Scarlet

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:38 pm

amother OP wrote:

Cedarhurst

Reach out to Achiezer. Hatzlacha

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:41 pm

amother Scarlet wrote:

Reach out to Achiezer. Hatzlacha

I did they told me to call jccrp who told me they couldn’t help bec I don’t live in queens

amother

Scarlet

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:41 pm

amother OP wrote:

I did they told me to call jccrp who told me they couldn’t help bec I don’t live in queens

I'm sorry

Maybe try calling them back and seeing if they have a different referral?

sunshine23

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:42 pm

don't call any of these organizations. they will take forever and you won't get anywhere. you can pm if you have any questions I did it myself.

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 12:56 pm

sunshine23 wrote:

don't call any of these organizations. they will take forever and you won't get anywhere. you can pm if you have any questions I did it myself.

Thanks so much. I think I’ll do that. I’ll put in the assets amount and leave it up to Hashem.

amother

Seagreen

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 7:36 pm

Hi OP! I live in Lakewood. At one point I applied for snap and I had over 50k in savings. You need to give documentation for all your assets. If you have mutual funds or investments, they count it as monthly income. But you can get benefits!

Several years ago, having assets disqualified you from getting snap. I believe it was Obama who changed it.

amother

Darkblue

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 8:24 pm

If you have 50k in savings and stocks why can’t u use some of that money for food?
Snap is for people who don’t have enough money for food

amother

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 8:31 pm

amother Darkblue wrote:

If you have 50k in savings and stocks why can’t u use some of that money for food?
Snap is for people who don’t have enough money for food

I didn’t ask you to make a cheshbon in my behalf. Thanks though. I asked a logistical question.

amother

Wandflower

Wed, Nov 08 2023, 8:33 pm

amother Darkblue wrote:

If you have 50k in savings and stocks why can’t u use some of that money for food?
Snap is for people who don’t have enough money for food

There's a reason that assets are not considered for most benefits today. Allowing people to use their assets wisely helps them get off benefits faster than using the assets for basic living expenses, like food.