Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023
Latest action (20 Jul 2023): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 2432, the "Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023," would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (which governs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) in two ways. First, it would raise, from 17 to 21, the age up to which a dependent's income can be excluded from a household's income calculations for SNAP eligibility purposes. Second, it would restructure the standard medical expense deduction: currently an "excess" medical expense deduction is available only to households with an elderly or disabled member; the bill would remove that limitation, rename it a "standard" medical expense deduction, and set its amount equal to the Medicare Part B monthly premium rate in effect on October 1 of each fiscal year, while allowing states to set a higher deduction if it meets cost-neutrality standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture.
The bill would affect SNAP-participating households nationwide. Households with older dependents (ages 18–20) could see more of that dependent's income excluded when eligibility is calculated, and the medical expense deduction—previously limited to elderly or disabled household members—would become available more broadly as a standard amount, potentially affecting benefit calculations for a wider range of households.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 20, 2023, by Senator Ed Markey with several cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It has not received a vote, and no further action has occurred since introduction.
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Official summary
Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023
This bill expands certain income exclusions and the excess medical expense deduction under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Specifically, the bill excludes income from children in elementary or secondary schools who are age 21 or younger from income calculations for purposes of determining SNAP eligibility (currently, the exclusion is limited to children who are age 17 or younger).
In addition, the bill expands the excess medical expense deduction to include all individuals, rather than only individuals age 60 or older or individuals with disabilities. (The excess medical expense deduction allows for the deduction of certain out-of-pocket medical expenses that exceed $35 per month from income calculations under SNAP.) The bill also specifies that the amount of the deduction must be equal to the premium rate for Medicare medical services, although states may choose to set higher amounts.
Common questions
- What does S. 2432 do?
- S. 2432, the "Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023," would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (which governs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) in two ways. First, it would raise, from 17 to 21, the age up to which a dependent's income can be excluded from a household's income calculations for SNAP eligibility purposes. Second, it would restructure the standard medical expense deduction: currently an "excess" medical expense deduction is available only to households with an elderly or disabled member; the bill would remove that limitation, rename it a "standard" medical expense deduction, and set its amount equal to the Medicare Part B monthly premium rate in effect on October 1 of each fiscal year, while allowing states to set a higher deduction if it meets cost-neutrality standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill would affect SNAP-participating households nationwide. Households with older dependents (ages 18–20) could see more of that dependent's income excluded when eligibility is calculated, and the medical expense deduction—previously limited to elderly or disabled household members—would become available more broadly as a standard amount, potentially affecting benefit calculations for a wider range of households. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 20, 2023, by Senator Ed Markey with several cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It has not received a vote, and no further action has occurred since introduction.
- Has S. 2432 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Jul 2023, S. 2432 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2432?
- S. 2432 was sponsored by Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA] (Democrat-MA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2432?
- Introduced (20 Jul 2023).
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