Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023 SNAP Eligibility in Alaska
There are three eligibility tests for SNAP: the Gross Income, the Net Income, and the Asset tests.
Depending on your state and whether your household has a member who is 60 or older or has a disability, your household may be exempt from the Gross Income, Net Income, and/or Asset tests.
While the Gross Income and Asset tests are straightforward, Net Income is more difficult to calculate. We recommend using our SNAP Eligibility Calculator to see you're income eligible for SNAP benefits.
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Gross Income Limits
Total monthly household income before taxes, including job, self-employment, and other income like social security, disability, child support, worker's comp, unemployment, and pension income. -
If Any Household Members are 60 or Older or Have a Disability
There is no gross income limit in Alaska for households with a household member who is 60 or older or has a disability.
All Other Households-
1 people$1840 / month
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2 people$2480 / month
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3 people$3120 / month
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4 people$3758 / month
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5 people$4397 / month
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6 people$5037 / month
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7 people$5675 / month
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Each additional person+$639 / month
The gross income limit is 130% of the federal poverty level.Net Income Limits
Gross income minus deductions. At the bottom of the page are some of the expenses that can be deducted to calculate net income. It's difficult to calculate net income without a SNAP calculator as there are additional deductions based on earned income and limits on amount of shelter-related deductions.
SNAP benefit amounts are based on a household's net income: in general $100 more in net income = $30 less in benefits.-
1 people$1416 / month
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2 people$1908 / month
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3 people$2400 / month
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4 people$2891 / month
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5 people$3383 / month
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6 people$3875 / month
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7 people$4366 / month
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Each additional person+$492 / month
The net income limit is 100% of the federal poverty level.Asset / Resource Limit
This means countable resources, like funds in bank accounts. A home is not counted as a resource.-
Households that have a member who is 60 or older or has a disability$4250
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All other households$2750
DeductionChild Support Payments Treatment
Court ordered child support payments can be deducted to calculate net income. In some states, they can also be excluded from gross income.Court ordered child support payments can only be deducted for calculating net income.
DeductionStandard Medical Deduction
Monthly out of pocket medical expenses for household members who are 60 or older or have a disability can be deducted from net income. You can deduct the full amount of expenses (minus $35) with verification, but in some states there is a standard medical deduction that can be used without needing to verify all expenses.There is no standard medical deduction. Use actual medical expenses minus $35.
DeductionUtility Allowances
Households can only receive one utility allowance. If a household qualifies for multiple allowances, choose the highest allowance.
Heating and Cooling: If a household pays utility bills for heating and cooling, or receives over $20 in heating assistance from LIHEAP, this allowance can be claimed.
Single Utilities: If a household pays for the utility, this allowance can be claimed.Click here to see the utility deductions for Alaska. Deduction amounts depend on where you live.
DeductionOther Deductions
Households can receive deductions for the following expenses. Shelter deductions (utilities, rent, and homeowners insurance) only apply for the amount that total shelter expenses exceed a percentage of household income, and are limited to a maximum amount if the household does not contain a member who is 60 or older or has a disability.-
Dependent care costs (including daycare, babysitters, or other child care)Monthly rent or mortgage amountMonthly homeowners insurance and taxesAre you eligible for SNAP? See if you might qualify by using our SNAP & WIC eligibility calculator
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