California Department of Social Services - State Hearings Division
Notes from the Training Bureau - December 10, 1996

Item 96-12-02G
CDSS ACL 96-56 -- October 3, 1996 (Synopsis): Food Stamp Table of Coupon Issuance, New Deductions and Allowances

Effective October 1, 1996 there are new tables of Food Stamp coupon issuance. This ACL also adds the following:

The standard deduction remains at $134.

The shelter deduction is increased to $250 effective January 1, 1997.

The homeless household shelter allowance remains at $143.

The Standard Utility Allowance is $151 effective October 1, 1996.

The vehicle exclusion limit is increased from $4,600 to $4,650 effective October 1, 1996.

Net and Gross Monthly Income maximum charts are included.