New SNAP Benefits: Benefits under SNAP are often raised when there is an enhancement in COLA. But the example of ‘there can be exceptions’ may be Hawaii. This state will receive a cut on benefits after the 2025 COLA. Along the same vein, the same costs apply for the 2024 COLA.
This means that if you meet the qualifying criteria for the maximum amount, you can be paid $1,756 if your households are 8 in number. If you are an individual, food stamps can be up to $292. Large families, especially those with four members, can be awarded up to $975. However, the amount that enrollees in Alaskan SNAP can receive is $3,516 if you are 8 people and living in a rural 2 area.
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SNAP benefit payments from October 1, 2024
The food stamps you are issued depend on the state where you reside, as they may come early or in the later part of the month. On the same pay day, every state, which includes Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island and North Dakota, will send all the money. Therefore, you need to check the EBT on October 1st if you live there to check the new amount that is given to you.
States sending SNAP benefits, letters from A-M
| State | Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| Alabama | October 4-23 |
| Alaska | October 1 |
| Arizona | October 1-13 |
| Arkansas | October 4-13 |
| California | October 1-10 |
| Colorado | October 1-10 |
| Connecticut | October 1-3 |
| Delaware | October 2-23 |
| Florida | October 1-28 |
| Georgia | October 5-23 |
| Hawaii | October 3-5 |
| Idaho | October 1-10 |
| Illinois | October 1-10 |
| Indiana | October 5-23 |
| Iowa | October 1-10 |
| Kansas | October 1-10 |
| Kentucky | October 1-19 |
| Louisiana | October 1-23 |
| Maine | October 10-14 |
| Maryland | October 4-23 |
| Massachusetts | October 1-14 |
| Michigan | October 3-21 |
| Minnesota | October 4-13 |
| Mississippi | October 4-21 |
| Missouri | October 1-22 |
| Montana | October 2-6 |
States sending SNAP benefits, letters from N-W
| State | Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | October 1-5 |
| Nevada | October 1-10 |
| New Hampshire | October 5 |
| New Jersey | October 1-5 |
| New Mexico | October 1-20 |
| New York | October 1-9 |
| North Carolina | October 3-21 |
| North Dakota | October 1 |
| Ohio | October 2-20 |
| Oklahoma | October 1-10 |
| Oregon | October 1-9 |
| Pennsylvania | Over the first 10 business days |
| Rhode Island | October 1 |
| South Carolina | October 1-10 |
| South Dakota | October 10 |
| Tennessee | October 1-20 |
| Texas | October 1-28 |
| Utah | October 5, 11, and 15 |
| Vermont | October 1 |
| Virginia | October 1-7 |
| Washington | October 1-20 |
| West Virginia | October 1-9 |
| Wisconsin | October 1-15 |
| Wyoming | October 1-4 |
Other changes in October for some SNAP recipients
Food stamps are to be altered in October, and that is not only the question of certain payments. The rules for the latter group of individuals will be the same as the former group, people of ages 53 and 54. This rule is concerning the time limit and the able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD).
Those on SNAP benefits and are aged between 18 and 54, 18 and 52 will have to work at least 80 hours monthly for them to receive SNAP benefits for more than 3 months in 3 years.
So, if you are in that position, it is better to receive all information concerning those particular work regulations. There are, however, certain categories of people that can be exempted from the above provisions if, for instance, they are disabled, pregnant, soldiers or were in foster care, among others.
FAQs
Q. How does the SNAP work?
A. SNAP distributes food nutrition for the qualified low-income individuals or families with a monthly benefit through an electronic card, or ‘EBT’ card, which looks like a debit card to buy food in the certified retailer stores.
Q. Who benefits the most from SNAP?
A. In fact, 86% of all SNAP benefits went to households with children, the elderly or people with disabilities.
Q. Why is SNAP good for you?
A. SNAP support is fundamental and enables clients to spend a little more per month on food while having sufficient money to spend on covering medical bills, medicines and other health-enhancing activities. Another study also showed that SNAP engagement is one of the possible ways elderly people with diabetes can manage to follow their intended treatment plan.