Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Manual

1105.015.00 Eligibility Unit Determination

IM-57 June 11, 2013; IM-79 September 4, 2012; IM-51 September 2, 2011; IM-62 August 28, 2009; IM-68 September 3, 2008IM-79 August 28, 2007; IM-84 August 31, 2006; IM-102 September 1, 2005; IM-84 September 9, 2004; IM-125 September 19, 2003; IM-174 September 21, 2001; IM-134 September 8, 2000; IM-124 September 15, 1999

The eligibility unit (EU) consists of one or more persons who live in the same household and purchase and prepare food together for home consumption.  There are some exceptions for boarders, foster persons, and certain elderly and disabled individuals.

Refer to the Application and Add-A-Person Registration in FAMIS user guide for instructions on adding individuals to the supercase and/or EU.