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If you’re a recipient of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, you may be wondering if your state is sending out payments this week. Some states have already completed their distributions from the USDA, while others are still in the process.
Upcoming SNAP Payments
This week, eligible recipients may see money deposited onto their EBT cards. If your payment isn’t due this week, don’t worry—some recipients will receive their benefits on September 28.
The USDA has confirmed the payment schedule for SNAP benefits starting September 16. Each state may have different methods for determining payment dates, including using the last digit of your Social Security Number, last name, or case number. Here’s a complete list of states sending SNAP benefits from September 16 onward:
- Alabama: September 4-23
- Delaware: September 2-23
- Florida: September 1-28
- Georgia: September 5-23
- Indiana: September 5-23
- Kentucky: September 1-19
- Louisiana: September 1-23
- Maryland: September 4-23
- Michigan: September 3-21
- Mississippi: September 4-21
- Missouri: September 1-22
- New Mexico: September 1-20
- North Carolina: September 3-21
- Ohio: September 2-20
- Tennessee: September 1-20
- Texas: September 1-28
- Washington: September 1-20
Additionally, Puerto Rico will be distributing SNAP benefits to EBT cards through September 22, while Texas and Florida will take longer to complete their distributions.
How SNAP Payments Are Arranged
For Alabama, SNAP payments are organized by case number. For example, if your case number ends in 60-64, you will receive benefits on September 16; those with case numbers ending in 95-99 will receive payments on September 23.
In Delaware, payments are based on the first letter of your last name, with individuals whose last name starts with “O” receiving benefits on September 16, and those with last names starting with “X,” “Y,” or “Z” getting payments on September 23.
Maryland organizes its SNAP paydays according to the first three letters of your last name. Recipients whose last names fall between MCP and NEF will receive their benefits on September 16.
For more details on payment schedules, Check USDA’s website for more details: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/monthly-issuance-schedule
Eligibility Requirements for SNAP Benefits
To qualify for SNAP benefits, you must meet specific eligibility criteria set by your state. Key factors include:
- Your household’s gross and net income must be below certain thresholds based on household size. Gross income is your total income before deductions, while net income is after allowable deductions.
- In most states, households can have up to $2,750 in countable resources or $4,250 if at least one member is 60 or older or disabled. Many states have eliminated the resource test.
- Generally, able-bodied adults without dependents must work or participate in a work program for at least 20 hours a week to receive SNAP for more than three months within a 36-month period.
- U.S. citizens and some lawful non-citizens can apply; non-citizens must have lived in the U.S. for five years, receive disability aid, or be under 18.
- College students enrolled at least half-time must meet additional criteria, such as working an average of 20 hours per week, participating in work-study, caring for a young child, or receiving certain benefits.
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