$1,430 a month is not too much income to qualify for EBT/SNAP benefits as a single senior receiving Social Security. Seniors (adults aged 60 and older) receive special considerations under SNAP rules:  How Senior Eligibility Works Gross Income Test: Households with a senior or disabled individual are exempt from the standard gross income test in almost all states. Your $1,430 gross monthly income falls well below the standard 130% or expanded Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) limits used in many states. Net Income Test: Eligibility for seniors is determined by net income (income after allowable deductions), which must be at or below $1,305 per month.  Key Deductions That Lower Your Net Income Even though your gross Social Security income is $1,430, SNAP applies several allowable deductions to bring your net income down: 1. Standard Deduction: Every 1-person household gets a standard deduction subtracted from their gross income automatically. 2. Excess Shelter Deduction: Housing expenses (rent or mortgage, property taxes, home insurance) and standard utility allowances (heating, cooling, electric, water) exceeding half of your adjusted income are deducted. 3. Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses: Unreimbursed medical expenses over $35 a month (e.g., Medicare premiums, prescriptions, co-pays, dental or vision care) can be deducted from your income. Resource/Asset Limits Seniors can have up to $4,500 in countable resources (such as cash or bank accounts).  Your primary home, vehicle (in most states), and Social Security payments themselves are not counted toward this asset limit.  To find out your exact monthly allotment and start the process, apply through your state's local human services agency or SNAP office