If multiple individuals share in the purchase of a ticket, hand, or similar bet, then only the portion of the winnings allocated to the winning member(s) in the household is counted toward the eligibility determination.Substantial lottery or gambling winnings are defined as a cash prize won in a single game, before taxes or other amounts are withheld, which is equal to or greater than the resource limit of $3,500.This includes SNAP recipients who receive TANF and SSI income and would normally have their resources exempt ( PM 07-04-01-c). This means that categorically eligible SNAP households (PM 05-07-00) whose resources (assets) are exempt under regular SNAP rules are now subject to the substantial lottery or gambling winnings resource limit $3,500, if in receipt of the winnings. Section 4009 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 requires all SNAP households with substantial lottery or gambling winnings to immediately lose eligibility for SNAP benefits. The receipt of substantial winnings is a separate reporting requirement from a change in income or resources.This manual release provides policy on the treatment of "substantial lottery or gambling winnings" for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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