Setting the Table for Transition Act

Summary

Setting the Table for Transition Act This bill expands eligibility and benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for some households that contain recently separated veterans. Under current law, SNAP eligibility and benefits are calculated on a household basis (not individual), and households that meet gross income, net income, and asset limits may qualify for benefits (with exceptions). Further, a household's net income is used to calculate the monthly benefit amount. Under the bill, for a household that includes a member who is a recently separated veteran, only the veteran's personal income is considered when determining income for SNAP eligibility and the monthly benefit amount. Specifically, this applies during the 100-day period that begins upon the date a veteran receives documentation of separation from the military.