New SNAP Benefit Updates: Food Stamp Payments Reaching Up to $3,516 in Just 11 Days!
According to Vibes.okdiario, SNAP benefits typically increase following the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), but there are exceptions. Notably, Hawaii is set to experience a reduction in benefits after the 2025 COLA, similar to changes implemented for the 2024 COLA.
Maximum SNAP Benefits Overview
If you qualify for the maximum amount in SNAP benefits, the following amounts may apply based on household size:
- Household Size of 8: Up to $1,756
- Individual: Up to $292
- Family of 4: Up to $975
- Alaska Residents in Rural Areas: Payments can reach up to $3,516 for households of 8.
SNAP Payment Schedule for October 2024
The timing of SNAP benefit payments varies by state. Residents in Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota will receive their benefits on the same day, so be sure to check your EBT balance on October 1 to see the new amount.
States Sending SNAP Benefits (Letters A-M)
- 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
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States Sending SNAP Benefits (Letters N-W)
- 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
Additional Changes for SNAP Recipients
In addition to payment amounts, there are changes regarding work requirements for certain SNAP recipients. Starting in October, the age limit for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) is expanding from 18-52 to 18-54.
Americans aged 18-54 must work a minimum of 80 hours per month to receive SNAP benefits for more than three months within a three-year period. If you fall into this age range, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with these work requirements. Exemptions may apply for individuals with disabilities, those who are pregnant, veterans, or individuals who were in foster care.
