State Asset Limit Toolkit (S.A.L.T.)


Advocacy Toolkit


Model language:

Legislation Raising Asset Limits

Legislation that Eliminates Asset Limits

Rule Change for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Rule Change for Medicaid

Rule Change for General Assistance

Rule Change for Food Stamps

Rule for Categorical Eligibility


Sample Letters:

Letter to Agency Requesting Asset Limit Rule Change

Letter to Agency Commenting on Proposed Asset Limit Rule Change

Letter to Legislator Supporting Proposed Law Change

Letter to Legislator Starting Conversation About Changing Current Laws
Additional Advocacy Material:

Asset Limit Floor - This paper from Single Stop USA, CLASP, and First Focus describes President Obama's budget proposal to create an asset limit floor for several federal means tested programs.

Factsheet - Shows why the changes are important now and the asset limit benefits of asset limit reform

Talking Points - Explains why these changes are important

Personal Stories - Three example stories of persons negatively affected by current asset limits.

Checklist - This is a checklist of materials you may need to begin asset limit reform efforts in your state.

Organizations and Experts - A list of organizations and experts who can help you with asset limit reform policy.

List of Contacts - Individuals and organizations from states that are highlighted in the tool kit.



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