SNAP in Washington
Older adults and people with disabilities in Washington
The rules that work in your favor at 60 and older or with a disability, and the simplified options.
The rules in Washington
Open any question. Each answer shows the rule, what to do, and the source it was read from.
I was told I make too much. Does that change if someone in my home is 60 or older or has a disability?
Yes
If anyone in your household is 60 or older or has a qualifying disability, your household only has to pass the net-income test, not the gross-income test.
- If you were ever told you make too much, ask the office to apply the net-income test for an elderly or disabled household.
Source: 7 CFR 273.9(a)(2) (eCFR (Office of the Federal Register)) · Checked November 9, 2026
How much can I have in savings and still get SNAP?
$4,750
The federal asset limit is $4,750 for households with a member who is 60 or older or has a disability, versus $3,000 for others. Many states skip the asset test through broad-based categorical eligibility.
Source: 7 CFR 273.8(b) (eCFR (Office of the Federal Register)); FY2027 COLA memo, resource limits (USDA Food and Nutrition Service) · Checked November 9, 2026
Official Washington links for this topic
- Washington SNAP office (USDA directory) or call 1-800-221-5689
Every rule on this page was read against its primary source, most recently on November 9, 2026. SNAP Resource Center is not a government website. The Washington SNAP office makes every decision about your case.