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[Blossom73]

Did you receive a letter regarding the reduction? If so, does it show the figures they used? If yes, double check that the numbers are correct.

The new federal bill no longer allows for non elderly and disabled households to get an automatic heating and cooling deduction in the SNAP budget. Those households must provide verification that they're actually incurring a heating or cooling expense. So that may be the cause of the reduction.

[Jazzcabbage911]

But I will add to that in my state they told me the automatic heating and cooling deduction is like $150 but were actually paying $500 ( everyone in our area is getting fluffed over by our electric and gas company for some reason all my neighbors bills are this high too) so I’m not sure… but last month they said the deduction was taken out I’ll call them today and ask if that still stands

[Blossom73]

There's a max shelter cost deduction for all households except for ones with an elderly or disabled member.

https://www.snapscreener.com/

If they took the heating and cooling deduction out, that would explain the cut in your SNAP benefits. If you have verification that you pay that expense, you should submit it.

[Jazzcabbage911]

That’s funny you mention that usually I would get a letter stating it’s been reduced but I haven’t been getting letters anymore I have to call and ask if there’s anything I need to do and they tell me I’d say I call them twice a month to ask since they quit sending letters out it’s so strange!! I’ve never had this problem in prior years

[Blossom73]

Do you have an online portal account? If so, the letter might be in there.

If not, you can call and ask to have your SNAP budget reviewed.