 TITLE: What Is SNAP and How Do You Apply? CONTENT: Who Is Eligible for SNAP?\n-------------------------\nWhile SNAP applications are submitted and approved by state-run programs, such as CalFresh in California, eligibility is mandated by federal rules. For a recipient to qualify for the program, they need to meet these minimum eligibility requirements:\n*   An applicant's net income must not exceed the federal poverty level for the size of the family applying for the benefit. As of 2021, this means an after-tax monthly income of no more than $2,184 for a family of four in the contiguous 48 states, Guam, Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C. Alaska and Hawaii have higher income limits. Before you apply, be sure to review details specific to your state's requirements.\n*   If your family has assets of value, the cumulative amount of those assets must be below a specific threshold. As of 2021, the federal limit on assets means recipients can have no more than $2,250 in cash savings. For households where at least one person is 60 years of age or older or disabled, this limit is $3,500. Certain assets don't count toward this limit, such as your home's value or retirement savings. END