IM-04 CENSUS INCOME FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  CENSUS INCOME FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)

 

DISCUSSION:

Temporary Census income, introduced in IM-70 Temporary Census Employees Earnings, was excluded as income for SNAP during the 2020 Census project. Census income is now included income for SNAP.

Census income should be entered as:

  • Type – Earned Income (EI)
  • Source – Census Temporary (CT)

The system has been updated to include Census income on SNAP cases.

The FAMIS Income Code chart has been updated.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

KE/ks