Title of Regulation: 22VAC40-601. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (adding 22VAC40-601-70).

Statutory Authority: § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia; 7 CFR 271.4.

Effective Date: October 31, 2018.

Agency Contact: Vanea Preston, Assistant Director, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7889, FAX (804) 726-7356, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email vanea.preston@dss.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The section allows amounts paid by a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) household member for child support pursuant to a court or administrative order to be excluded as countable income for SNAP-eligibility purposes.

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: A summary of comments made by the public and the agency's response may be obtained from the promulgating agency or viewed at the office of the Registrar of Regulations.

22VAC40-601-70. Income exclusion for legally obligated child support payments.

Legally obligated child support payments paid by a SNAP household member to or for a nonhousehold member will be allowed as an exclusion from countable income for SNAP purposes.