10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Section 999-3; Emergency Rule 231 - FFY24 Budgeting Changes
Federal rule 7 C.F.R. § 273.9 (d)(6)(iii)(B) requires that standard utility allowances are updated each year, effective October 1. USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) annually approves utility allowances calculated by states. The calculations are based on the change in the Consumer Price Index for fuel and utilities, between June 2022 and June 2023.