Simplifies Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) access for elderly and disabled individuals.
Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to extend the certification period to 36 months for households with no earned income.
Introduces a standard medical deduction option for elderly or disabled household members who have medical expenses exceeding $35 a month, excluding special diets.
Sets the standard medical deduction amount to $155 for fiscal year 2025, with subsequent adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for Medical Care.
Allows state agencies to establish a higher standard medical deduction if they can provide evidence for a more accurate assessment of average monthly medical costs in their state.
Permits state agencies to use data matches instead of income verification for households qualifying for a 36-month certification period.
Specifies that the Act and its amendments will take effect 180 days after enactment, but will not apply to certification periods beginning before this effective date.