Ind. Code ch. 12-14-30

Ind. Code ch. 12-14-30
in effect

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-1 "SNAP"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "SNAP" refers to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. As added by P.L.260-2013, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-2 Schedule of distribution of benefits; authority to prorate benefits

Sec. 2. (a) Beginning January 1, 2014, the division shall implement a schedule for the distribution of benefits to an approximately evenly distributed number of SNAP recipients during the fifth through the twenty-third day of each month. (b) The division may prorate benefits for a SNAP recipient for the first month the division begins to use the schedule described in subsection (a). As added by P.L.260-2013, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-3 Opt out of federal limitation of SNAP eligibility for certain convictions; violations affecting eligibility

Sec. 3. (a) Beginning January 1, 2020, and in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 862a(d)(1), the state elects to opt out of the application of 21 U.S.C. 862a(a) for individuals who have been convicted of an offense under IC 35-48 (controlled substances), or an offense in another jurisdiction that is substantially similar, for conduct occurring after August 22, 1996, if any of the following circumstances are met: (1) The individual has successfully completed probation, parole, community corrections, a reentry court program, or any other postconviction monitoring program ordered by a court. (2) The individual is successfully complying with the individual's conditions of probation, parole, or community corrections, the terms of participation in a reentry court program, or the requirements of any other postconviction monitoring program ordered by a court. (3) The individual is eligible for SNAP benefits under IC 12-14-29-2 as a participant in a program described in IC 12-14-29-2(4). (b) If the individual violates any terms of the probation, parole, community corrections, or reentry court program described in subsection (a), the individual is not eligible for SNAP. As added by P.L.209-2018, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-4 Termination of participation in expanded categorical eligibility; eligibility limitations

Sec. 4. (a) The division shall notify the United States Department of Agriculture and take any other action necessary for the state to terminate the state's participation in the use of expanded categorical eligibility within SNAP unless required by federal law. (b) The division: (1) may not apply gross income standards higher than the standards specified in 7 U.S.C. 2014(c); (2) may not allow countable financial resources that are higher than the standards specified in 7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(1) other than the financial resources described in 7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(2)(D); and (3) may apply alternate vehicle allowance standards authorized by 7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(2)(D). (c) The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this section. As added by P.L.207-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.63-2026, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-5 Income exclusions in determining eligibility

Sec. 5. (a) Except as otherwise provided by federal law, income that an individual earns for: (1) employment in a paid internship; (2) employment in a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7; or (3) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to apply for a related apprenticeship (as defined by IC 20-43-8-0.3); may not be considered as a resource, asset, or income in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for SNAP assistance. (b) The division shall apply for any plan amendment, waiver, or any other federal approval necessary to implement this section. Upon approval, the division shall implement this section not later than thirty (30) days from receipt of the federal approval. As added by P.L.14-2020, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-6 Census income exclusion in determining eligibility

Sec. 6. (a) Except as otherwise provided by federal law, income that an individual earns employed at a temporary job as a census worker may not be considered as a resource, asset, or income in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for SNAP assistance. (b) The division shall apply for any plan amendment, waiver, or any other federal approval necessary to implement this section. Upon approval, the division shall implement this section not later than thirty (30) days from receipt of the federal approval. As added by P.L.14-2020, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-8 Simplified requirements for SNAP certification or recertification

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "eligible individual" means an individual who: (1) is: (A) sixty (60) years of age or older; or (B) a person with a disability, as determined under rules adopted by the division; and (2) resides in a household every resident of which is: (A) sixty (60) years of age or older; or (B) a person with a disability, as determined under rules adopted by the division. (b) The division shall develop and implement simplified requirements by which an eligible individual may certify or recertify the individual's eligibility for SNAP benefits. (c) The simplified requirements under subsection (b) must: (1) simplify and reduce the number of verification requirements for certifying and recertifying an eligible individual's eligibility to receive SNAP benefits, including by use of a shortened application form; (2) allow an eligible individual to waive recertification interview requirements; and (3) allow an eligible individual who certifies or recertifies the individual's eligibility to receive SNAP benefits under the simplified requirements to remain eligible for SNAP benefits for thirty-six (36) months after the certification or recertification. (d) An eligible individual who certifies or recertifies the individual's eligibility to receive SNAP benefits under the simplified requirements under subsection (b) must: (1) submit to the division a change reporting form not less than once every twelve (12) months during the thirty-six (36) month eligibility period described in subsection (c)(3); and (2) notify the division, in accordance with federal law, if the individual's income increases. (e) The division shall, in a manner that complies with federal law, use data matching to: (1) identify; and (2) provide information regarding SNAP eligibility to; eligible individuals who are receiving Medicaid and are eligible for SNAP benefits. As added by P.L.44-2023, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-9 Residency requirements; verification; submission of information to federal government; income consideration

Sec. 9. (a) An individual is not eligible to receive SNAP benefits unless the individual is a resident of the United States who meets at least one (1) of the following: (1) Is a citizen or national of the United States. (2) Is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) as an immigrant (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)), not including the following: (A) An alien visitor. (B) A tourist. (C) A diplomat. (D) A student. (E) Any other individual admitted temporarily without intent to abandon the individual's residence in a foreign country. (3) Is an alien who has been granted the status of Cuban or Haitian entrant, as set forth in Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980. (4) Is an individual lawfully residing in the United States in accordance with a Compact of Free Association under 8 U.S.C. 1612(b)(2)(G). (b) The division shall verify that an individual is eligible for SNAP benefits under subsection (a) and 7 U.S.C. 2015(f) during enrollment and eligibility recertification by verifying citizenship or eligible alien status using the Social Security Administration database or the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) online service. (c) If the division is unable to verify eligibility under subsection (b), the division shall verify citizenship through an acceptable form of proof of citizenship or eligible alien status. An acceptable form of proof includes the following: (1) A certified birth certificate. (2) United States passport. (3) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation. The individual shall submit the documentation to the division required for verification under this subsection. (d) The division shall submit to the United States Department of Agriculture information concerning any household member for whom the division is unable to verify eligible citizenship or immigration status, regardless of whether the household member is applying to participate in SNAP as a member of the household. (e) Notwithstanding any option set forth in 7 CFR 273.11(c)(3), the division: (1) shall consider the entire income and financial resources of any individual determined to be ineligible to participate in SNAP under subsection (a) or 7 U.S.C. 2015(f) when determining the eligibility and benefit allotment of the household of which the individual is a member; and (2) may not prorate or exclude the income or financial resources of the ineligible individual. As added by P.L.63-2026, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 12-14-30-10 Prohibition on purchasing candy and soft drinks

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, "candy" means a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. The term does not include any preparation requiring refrigeration. (b) As used in this section, "soft drink" means nonalcoholic beverages that contain natural or artificial sweeteners. The term does not include beverages that contain milk or milk products, soy, rice, or similar milk substitutes, or are exclusively naturally sweetened using natural vegetable or fruit juice. (c) A SNAP recipient may not use SNAP benefits to purchase candy or soft drinks. (d) If the office of the secretary determines that a waiver or authorization by a federal agency is needed to implement this section, the office of the secretary shall request the necessary waiver or authorization. As added by P.L.63-2026, SEC.7.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/12Fetched: 10/17/2026

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