Food Stamp program transfer of asset rules:
(thanks to Joelen Gates of Connecticut Legal Services)

Uniform Policy Manual Section Section 3025.50

under $249.99
=
1 month
$250 or more but less than $1000
=
3 months
$1000 or more but less than $3000
=
6 months
$3000 or more but less than $5000
=
9 months
$5000 or more
=
12 months

For an applicant, the penalty commences the month of application
For a recipient, the penalty commences the first month after expiration of the required notice period