Food Assistance Program of Amasenen

=Food Assistance Program of Amasenen (FAPA)

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=Article 1: The Food Assistance Program of Amasenen (FAPA) provides food purchasing assistance to low-income and no-income people living the Republic of Amasenen. The amount of FAPA benefits received by a household depends on the household's size, income, and expenses. This Program will be monitored by the Secretary of State.

Section 1: Requirements for Eligibility for the Amasenen Food Assistance Program a.) For income, individuals and households may qualify for benefits if they earn a gross monthly income that is 130% (or less) of the federal poverty level for a specific household size.  The following chart will contain the parameters:= =b.) There is also a resource requirement for AFAP, although eligibility requirements vary slightly from state to state. Households may have up to $2,250, or more, in a bank account or other countable sources. If at least one person is age 60 or older and/or has disabilities; or at least one person under the age of 21 has disabilities; households may have $3,500,or more, in countable resources. c.) If the household's total expenditures on rent exceed 50% of that net income, then the net income is further reduced by the amount of rent that exceeds 50% of net income. This deduction can be no more than $400, except in households that include an elderly or disabled person. Deductions include: i.) a standard deduction that is subtracted from income for all recipients, ii.) an earned income deduction reflecting taxes and work expenses, iii.) a deduction for dependent care expenses related to work or training (up to certain limits), iv.) a deduction for child support payments, v.) a deduction for medical expenses above a set amount per month (only available to elderly and disabled recipients), and vi.) a deduction for excessively high shelter expenses. d.) Legal Immigrants to the Republic of Amasenen are eligible for AFAP Benefits if: i.) the have lived in the country for five or more years, ii.) are receiving disability related assistance or benefits, or iii.) have children under 18.

Section 2: States are allowed under federal law to administer AFAP in different ways. AFAP's statutes, regulations, and waivers provide State agencies with various policy options. State agencies use this flexibility to adapt their programs to meet the needs of eligible, low‐income people in their States. Certain options may facilitate program design goals, such as removing or reducing barriers to access for low-income families and individuals, or providing better support for those working or looking for work.

a.) The Federal Government will pay 100% of all benefits administered through AFAP, and will cover 50% of administrative costs for the states implement said program. b.) Modernization and technology have provided States with new opportunities and options in administering the program. i.) States have two options in their distribution of benefits. States may either use an Electronic Bank Transfer (EBT) debit card, or ii.) issue Food Stamp booklets printed by the Federal Government.=