A Michigan man who won $2 million in a state lottery game continues to collect food stamps 11 months after striking it rich.
And there's nothing the state can do about it, at least for now.
Leroy Fick, 59, of Auburn won $2 million in the state lottery TV show "Make Me Rich!" last June. But the state's Department of Human Services determined he was still eligible for food stamps, Fick's attorney, John Wilson of Midland, said Tuesday.
Eligibility for food stamps is based on gross income and follows federal guidelines; lottery winnings are considered liquid assets and don't count as income. As long as Fick's gross income stays below the eligibility requirement for food stamps, he can receive them, even if he has a million dollars in the bank.
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I honestly think they should change the whole system. People sell the cards, trade them, buy stuff and sell the groceries for larger prices, and buy stuff that you shouldn’t be buying for your family. It’s a completely abused system. I just hope them changing this rule doesn’t ruin anyone’s chances of getting help when they actually need it.
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