Food Stamps Household Rules

Summary

In Hawaii, SNAP benefits consider all household members income and resources. If your son lists you as a household member, you may need to provide financial information, but you cannot be forced to do so without consent. If meals are prepared separately, you might be considered separate households. Communicate any changes to the Department of Human Services.

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Yes but I don't want to be a part of it di I have rights. I pay for the bills and the food because he has no income
In Hawaii, if you are contributing to the household, your son may include you as a household member for SNAP benefits. However, you cannot be forced to provide your financial information without consent. If you do not wish to be included, communicate this clearly to the Department of Human Services.
If we decide that we want to prepare meals separately after he receives his food stamps am I still considered part of the household
In Hawaii, for SNAP benefits, household status can be determined by how meals are prepared and shared. If you start preparing meals separately, you might not be considered part of the same household. It's essential to clearly communicate these changes to the Department of Human Services. Have you discussed changing the meal arrangements with your son?
What if I'm paying for all the food but we prepare meals separately is that considered separate households
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In Hawaii, for SNAP benefits, household determination can depend on meal arrangements. If you pay for all the food but prepare meals separately, you might still be considered a separate household. It's crucial to inform the Department of Human Services about this arrangement. Have you already communicated these changes to them?