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Summary
Update SNAP parameters to reflect recent policy changes:
- BBCE gross income limits for NM, AK, and add missing SD
- Maryland Limited Utility Allowance for FY2025
BBCE Updates
File: policyengine_us/parameters/gov/hhs/tanf/non_cash/income_limit/gross.yaml
| State | Current | New Value | Effective Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM | 1.65 | 2.0 | 2024-10-01 | NM HCA Announcement |
| AK | -.inf | 2.0 | 2025-07-01 | Alaska BBCE FAQ |
| SD | MISSING | -.inf | 2020-07-01 | Non-BBCE state |
Details
New Mexico: Governor expanded SNAP eligibility from 165% to 200% FPL effective October 1, 2024, making ~67,697 additional households eligible.
Alaska: SB 149 implemented BBCE at 200% FPL effective July 1, 2025. Alaska previously followed federal 130% FPL rules without BBCE.
South Dakota: Currently missing from the parameter file. SD is a non-BBCE state and should be added with -.inf value.
LUA Update
File: policyengine_us/parameters/gov/usda/snap/income/deductions/utility/limited/main.yaml
| State | Current | New Value | Effective Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | 337 (2023-01-01) | 341 | 2024-10-01 | USDA FY2025 SUA Table |
Verification
- Update NM BBCE to 2.0 (2024-10-01)
- Update AK BBCE to 2.0 (2025-07-01)
- Add SD BBCE as -.inf
- Add MD LUA 341 (2024-10-01)
- Run tests
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