$766 for families of 3 receiving SNAP benefits through September 23
The USDA has released the schedule for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for September, along with information about the maximum amounts available. This will be the final month for these maximum amounts in the 48 contiguous states.
Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents
Starting this month, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18-54 will need to work at least 80 hours per month to qualify for SNAP benefits for more than three months within a three-year period. Those aged 53 and 54 will also be subject to these time limit rules.
States Offering Up to $766 for Three-Member Households
In total, six states will distribute SNAP benefits of up to $766 for families or households with three members through September 23, 2024. The states and their payment schedules are as follows:
- Alabama: September 4-23 (based on case number)
- Delaware: September 2-23 (based on the first letter of the last name)
- Georgia: September 5-23 (based on the last two digits of ID)
- Indiana: September 5-23 (based on the first letter of the last name)
- Louisiana: September 1-23 (based on the last digit of Social Security Number)
- Maryland: September 4-23 (based on the first three letters of the last name)
Eligibility for $766 in SNAP Benefits
The maximum SNAP benefit of $766 is available to households of three in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. To receive this full amount, recipients typically need to have no other sources of income or resources that would reduce their eligibility. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the average amount received by households of three is around $598.
September marks the last month for households of three to receive the maximum benefit of $766. Beginning October 1, 2024, this amount will increase slightly to $768 due to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), providing eligible recipients with an additional $2 in benefits.
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