^If I remember right they consider what you are paying for rent/utitlities, your phone bill, and medical expenses which currently for me is only meds since medicaid covers the rest when making a determination.

Also aside from the rent and phone bill, I have to pay for bus fare and sometimes gas money which can add up, a co-pay for my meds and as of late food(since Its not coming out of food stamps really except 22$ worth) then of course stuff that can vary from month to month like needing new socks, or having to get toiletries and feminine products ect, or shoes, clothes.