Code of the District of Columbia

§ 4–261.01. Definitions.

For the purpose of this subchapter, the term:

(1) “Categorical eligibility” means the automatic eligibility for SNAP as determined by the enrollment in a separate TANF funded program.

(2) Repealed.

(3) “LIHEAP” means the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program.

(4) “Maximum standard utility allowance” means the maximum level of accepted utility-based income deductions used in determining benefits under the food stamp program.

(4A) "SNAP" means the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to section 4 of the Food Stamp Act of 1964, approved August 31, 1964 (78 Stat. 703; 7 U.S.C. § 2013).

(5) “TANF” means the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.