HR 9144
SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2022
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This bill, the SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2022, expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include households with children under 18 who have chronic medical conditions. Currently, SNAP allows households with elderly or disabled individuals to deduct medical expenses. This bill would allow households with medically vulnerable children to deduct medical expenses exceeding $35 per month, helping to alleviate financial strain related to healthcare costs.
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